English Reference
noun

university

n.
US /ˌjunəˈvɝsəti/ UK /jˌuːnɪvˈɜːsɪtˌi/ uni·ver·si·ty UK spelling universities, university's

  1. 01 A2 Elementary

    the buildings and land where a university is located.

    the physical campus, buildings, and grounds belonging to a higher education institution.

    Simple

    The university is located in the center of the city near the park.

    In context

    The university spans several city blocks, with modern glass laboratories standing in sharp contrast to the original Victorian brick libraries.

Don't confuse

university vs college — College usually describes smaller institutions or undergraduate studies, while university refers to larger institutions that grant both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Usage university announced · university campuses · university courses

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Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Very common
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