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university

university

Meaning of university

institution for higher education

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British English/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsɪti/
American English/æn ˌjuːnɪˈvɝsəti/
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university belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between university / college / institute / academy / polytechnic / graduate school

🇬🇧English

often a smaller or undergraduate-focused institution (US); can also be a constituent unit of a university or a further-education college

B1Very Often

He went to college in Minnesota.

I
🇬🇧English
institute

a specialized organization for research or higher education, often focused on a particular field

B1Often

She works at the medical research institute.

A
🇬🇧English
academy

a specialized or prestigious institution, often for arts, military training, or advanced study

B1Rarely

He trained at the national music academy.

P
🇬🇧English
polytechnic

an institution focused on engineering and applied sciences; historically distinct from universities

B1Rarely

The polytechnic offers engineering courses.

G
🇬🇧English
graduate school

the part of a university (or separate institution) that provides postgraduate education (master's, PhD)

B1Often

She enrolled in a graduate school for her PhD.

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university means university. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce university

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsɪti/

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university

university transcription

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsɪti/, /æn ˌjuːnɪˈvɝsəti/

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university meaning: what does it mean?

institution for higher education

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university is pronounced as /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsɪti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is university part of School and University vocabulary?

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Yes, university can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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