college
Translation
college, university
Examples
She is studying art at college.
She is studying art at college.
He is a student at King's College, Cambridge.
He is a student at King's College, Cambridge.
The Royal College of Surgeons is a professional body.
The Royal College of Surgeons is a professional body.
Grammar Patterns
at ((college)) studying at a place of higher education She is studying art at college.
a ((college)) of (a university) a constituent part of a university He is a student at King's College, Cambridge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: institute, academy, university (in some contexts)
Etymology
From Latin 'collegium' meaning 'community, society', from 'collega' meaning 'associate in office'.
Memory Tips
Think of a place where 'colleagues' in learning gather. Note the different meanings in UK (16-18 education, part of a university) vs US (university).