college

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/
/ˈkɑlɪd͡ʒ/
Noun
17 definition(s)
1 Definition

A corporate group; a group of colleagues.

2 Definition

(in some proper nouns) A group sharing common purposes or goals.

Example Sentences
  • College of Cardinals, College of Surgeons
3 Definition

An electoral college.

4 Definition

An academic institution.

5 Definition

A specialized division of a university.

Example Sentences
  • College of Engineering
6 Definition

An institution of higher education teaching undergraduates.

7 Definition

A university.

8 Definition

Attendance at an institution of higher education.

Example Sentences
  • These should be his college years, but he joined the Army.
9 Definition

A postsecondary institution that offers vocational training and/or associate's degrees.

10 Definition

A non-specialized, semi-autonomous division of a university, with its own faculty, departments, library, etc.

Example Sentences
  • Pembroke College, Cambridge; Balliol College, Oxford; University College, London
11 Definition

An institution of further education at an intermediate level; sixth form.

12 Definition

An institution for adult education at a basic or intermediate level (teaching those of any age).

13 Definition

A high school or secondary school.

Example Sentences
  • Eton College
14 Definition

A private (non-government) primary or high school.

15 Definition

A residential hall associated with a university, possibly having its own tutors.

16 Definition

A government high school, short for junior college.

17 Definition

(in Chile) A bilingual school.