noun “college”
singular college, plural colleges
- (especially US) an institution of higher education that offers undergraduate programs
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After finishing high school, she went to college to study psychology.
- a specialized division within a university
The College of Engineering offers degrees in mechanical and civil engineering.
- (in the United Kingdom) a public institution providing further education for students over 16
He enrolled in a local college to improve his math skills.
- (in the United Kingdom) a part of a university that has its own buildings and teachers
She studied at King's College, Cambridge.
- a group of people sharing a common profession or purpose
The College of Physicians met to discuss new guidelines.
- an electoral body that elects someone to a position, especially in politics
The president was elected by the electoral college.