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Definition university in American English

university noun

[countable] noun
/ˌjunɪˈvɜrsəti/
1

an educational institution where students study for degrees and where academic research is done

Example

He was at the University of Wisconsin (=studied there).

Example

After completing his military service Sam went to a university.

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1.1

relating to universities or to a university

Example

university students

Example

the university union/tennis team/orchestra

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Definition university in American English