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university

[yoo-nuh-vur-si-tee] / ˌju nəˈvɜr sɪ ti /
NOUN
institution of higher education
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NOUN
educational institution
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The restrictions have transformed the face of Herat, once known as Afghanistan's cultural capital where female university students outnumbered men before the Taliban government returned.

From Barron's • Jul. 12, 2026

After finding out about the programmes at university - where she is studying wildlife conservation and zoo biology - Amy decided to book one in September 2025.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026

By contrast, quotes from subject matter experts, particularly university professors, were generally far more accurate.

From Science Daily • Jul. 10, 2026

Blumenthal encouraged faculty and students to continue to pressure the university against making concessions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

The specifics of the prayer were always different, for Father—who loved science—was an avid reader of a dozen university journals.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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