college

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun British English · Dialect

n. in some countries, a name for a private or high-level secondary school.

n. a term used in various Commonwealth countries to denote a secondary school, often one that is private or independent.

Español:colegio

“In many parts of Australia, children attend a local college for their final years of school.”

“The prestigious independent college has a long history of academic excellence and competitive sporting achievements in the region.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal

n. an official group of people who have the same job or goals.

n. an organised body of persons with shared functions, privileges, or professions, often acting as a regulatory or representative entity.

“The Royal College of Surgeons sets the standards for doctors in the country.”

“Membership in the college is mandatory for any practitioner wishing to operate legally within the provincial jurisdiction.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Politics American English · Technical

n. a specific group of people chosen to vote for a leader, like a president.

n. a set of electors who are selected to elect a candidate to a particular office.

“In the United States, the president is officially chosen by the Electoral College.”

“Critics of the current system argue that the electoral college can sometimes produce a result that contradicts the national popular vote.”