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Definition university in British English

university noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜː(r)səti/
1

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

Example

the University of Leeds

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He studied at Bristol University.

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They met while they were at university.

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He's taking a year off before going to university.

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1.1

relating to universities or to a university

Example

university students

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the university union/tennis team/orchestra

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Definition university in British English