/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti/
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Meaning
A place where people study at a high level after they leave school.
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Word origin
From Latin universitas, meaning a whole body of people, used for a community of teachers and students.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- universitas
- English cognates
- universe, universal
Grammar
Examples
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British English often says "at university" with no "the".
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Here "a university" is one of many.
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"Universities" is the plural form.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 1: university, investigate, intend and 7 more words.