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Meaning of college
The primary meaning of the word "college" refers to an educational institution or establishment that provides higher education, often consisting of several departments or faculties.
Etymology of college
The word "college" originates from the Latin "collegium," meaning a community or society, which is derived from "collega," meaning a partner or associate, and "leg-" from "legere," meaning to choose or select
Historically, the term "college" referred to a group of people with shared interests, goals, or professions, but over time, it evolved to primarily denote an educational institution
Synonyms
university
school
institution
academy
seminary
alma mater
campus
faculty
department
establishment
organization
association
society
guild
fraternity
sorority
cooperative
commune
community
haven
refuge
sanctuary
asylum
institution of higher learning
higher education institution
place of learning
seat of learning
center of learning
house of learning
educational institution
learning community
Definitions
- A residential establishment for people, especially students, who are studying or training
- An institution for education, especially a university or part of one
- A group of people with a shared interest or profession, especially one that has its own organization or building
Usage Examples
- She applied to several colleges before being accepted into her top choice.
- The college has a strong reputation for its engineering program.
- The new college building will provide state-of-the-art facilities for students and faculty.
Antonyms
school
high school
elementary school
middle school
kindergarten
preschool
nursery
daycare
home school
unschool
autodidactism
self-study
self-education
informal education
non-formal education
vocational training
apprenticeship
on-the-job training
workshop
seminar
conference
institute
center