university

/ˌjunəˈvɜrsəti/
noun
  1. An institution of higher education that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in many subjects.
    • The university offers courses in engineering, arts, and medicine.
    • She is studying biology at a large university in the Midwest.
    • Many students choose a university based on its academic reputation.
  2. The buildings, grounds, and community of such an institution.
    • The university has a beautiful old chapel in the center of campus.
    • We took a tour of the university, visiting the library and the science labs.
    • The university campus is closed for the holiday weekend.
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