college
Translation
college, university
Examples
She is going to college next year.
She is going to college next year.
He studied art at a community college.
He studied art at a community college.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) an institution for higher education She is going to college next year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: university, institute, academy
Etymology
From Latin 'collegium' (community, society), from 'collega' (colleague), from 'col-' (together) + 'legare' (to choose). A body of colleagues.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'collection' of students and professors who come 'together' to learn. The 'col-' prefix means 'together'.