College
/ˈkɒlɪdʒ/
Definitions
An educational institution providing higher education or specialized training.
/ˈkɒlɪdʒ/
An institution of higher education
He's going to college next year.
💡 Simply: College is like a big school for grown-ups where you learn lots of cool stuff and get ready for your future job. Think of it like Hogwarts, but for all subjects!
👶 For kids: A big school where you learn after high school.
More Examples
The college has a beautiful campus.
How It's Used
"She applied to several colleges across the country."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English *colledge, from Old French *coleige, from Latin *collegium, meaning 'a group of colleagues', 'a guild', or 'a society'.
The word 'college' originally referred to a group of people with shared interests or goals, later evolving to refer to educational institutions.
Memory tip
Think 'colleague' - colleges are places where students work together.
Word Origin
"a group of colleagues"