An institution of higher education offering tuition in mainly non-vocational subjects and typically having the power to confer degrees. Also: the…

A place of learning; an educational establishment; spec. (more fully general study, study general) a university (cf. studium generale, n.). Now rare…

In plural. With the in later use. The faculties composing a university; (hence) universities in general; the sphere or domain of academic discussion…

A society of scholars incorporated within, or in connection with, a University, or otherwise formed… From the fact that in some Universities only a…

A university.

A seat of learning; = study, n. 6; spec. (in the Middle Ages) = studium generale, n.

In the Middle Ages: a university attended by scholars both from within and beyond its own locality; = general study at study, n. 6. Cf. university, n.…

= varsity, n.

University. Now (in the U.K.) somewhat jocular except in varsity match, a sporting contest, esp. the annual Rugby football match between the…

= university, n. 1; spec. University College (Oxford, etc.)

= university, n. 1. Also attributive and in other combinations.

North American. With the. University.