Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
collegiate-sports
noun
/kəˈlɪdʒ.i.ət spɔrts/
Definition
Athletic competitions organized and conducted by colleges and universities.
Examples
- The NCAA oversees collegiate sports in the United States.
- Many students participate in collegiate sports while pursuing their degrees.
- Collegiate sports can offer scholarships to talented athletes.
Meaning
Collegiate sports refer to intercollegiate athletic activity involving student athletes representing their colleges in various competitive events.
Synonyms
- College athletics
- University sports
- Campus sports
