College

Definition of college:

part of speech: noun

An organised community with a definite pursuit; a seminary of learning.

part of speech: noun

( orig.) Any collection or community of men with certain privileges or a common pursuit, as a college of heralds or the college of cardinals: a seminary of learning: a literary, political, or religious institution: the edifice appropriated to a college.

part of speech: noun

A society of men possessing certain powers and rights, and engaged in some common pursuit, especially literary studies; an educational institution in which advanced courses are given.

Usage examples for college:

• Did she go to college "Gypsy's Cousin Joy", Elizabeth Stuart Phelps.

• He took first a high degree in the college then a good degree in medicine. "The Man Who Wins", Robert Herrick.

• He was the only man in the College for whom he had respect. "The Prelude to Adventure", Hugh Walpole.