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10 Language-to-English DictionariesState University
/ˈsteɪt ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A public institution of higher education that is primarily funded by the state.
"The State University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs." - 2
A university that is part of a state system of higher education.
"Many students choose to attend a State University for its affordability and diverse programs."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'State University' combines 'state', derived from the Latin 'status' meaning 'condition' or 'position', and 'university', from the Latin 'universitas', meaning 'the whole' or 'community'. The concept evolved in the Middle Ages as institutions of higher learning began to emerge, particularly in Europe, and later in the United States as public universities funded by state governments.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "State University" is said worldwide
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Université d'État
Transliteration: Université d'État
"L'Université d'État offre de nombreux programmes de recherche."
Staatsuniversität
Transliteration: Staatsuniversität
"Die Staatsuniversität hat eine lange Tradition in der Forschung."
Università statale
Transliteration: Università statale
"L'Università statale offre corsi di laurea in diverse discipline."
Universidad estatal
Transliteration: Universidad estatal
"La universidad estatal es conocida por su investigación innovadora."
Universidade estadual
Transliteration: Universidade estadual
"A universidade estadual oferece várias opções de graduação."
राज्य विश्वविद्यालय
Transliteration: Rājya viśvavidyālaya
"राज्य विश्वविद्यालय में कई पाठ्यक्रम उपलब्ध हैं।"
州立大学
Transliteration: Zhōulì dàxué
"州立大学提供多种学位课程。"
주립대학교
Transliteration: Julip daehakgyo
"주립대학교는 다양한 전공을 제공합니다."
州立大学
Transliteration: Shūritsu daigaku
"州立大学は多くの学位プログラムを提供しています。"
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