Meaning & use
university
An institution of higher education offering degree programs in various academic subjects.
See it in a sentence
She is currently studying biology at a large university in California.
He graduated from university last year with a degree in economics.
A note on using this word
In American English, college often refers loosely to any higher-education institution, while university specifically implies graduate programs and research.
Words with a similar meaning
college
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