English · Culture & Society
university
/ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/
[/ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/]
higher education institution
Beginnernoun
Definition
An institution of higher learning that grants degrees and conducts research across many subjects. Students usually attend after finishing secondary school.
Example
She moved to a different city to attend university and study environmental science.
She moved to a different city to attend university and study environmental science.
Etymology
From Latin 'universitas' (a whole, a corporation), from 'universus' (whole, entire).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in education and career discussion worldwide.