Meaning & use

collegiate

adjective·Academic

Relating to a college or university, or to students attending one.

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The team competes at the collegiate level before players can turn professional.

The campus is known for its collegiate Gothic architecture and ivy-covered walls.

A note on using this word

Collegiate specifically describes things connected with college life, such as collegiate sports or collegiate architecture.

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