University

University

UNIVERSITY /หˆuniversity/
Noun United Kingdom

Even if they’re going to a college, the post-secondary school part of their educational career is called University. Going to university, when I was at university, etc.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper University, that is."
"I've never seen such a University in all my life."

Etymology & History

British slang term that developed through the natural evolution of informal speech. Like many British colloquialisms, it likely began in a specific regional or social context before spreading to broader usage.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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