varsity

var·si·ty

V0033000 (vär′sĭ-tē)n. pl. var·si·ties 1. The principal team representing a university, college, or school in sports, games, or other competitions.2. Chiefly British A university.

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[Shortening and alteration of university.]

varsity

(ˈvɑːsɪtɪ) n, pl -ties (Education) informal Brit and NZ and South African university, formerly used esp at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge

var•si•ty

(ˈvɑr sɪ ti)

n., pl. -ties. n. 1. a first-string team, esp. in sports, representing a school, college, or university. 2. Chiefly Brit. university. [1840–50; compare versity university]

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Noun	1.	varsity - a British abbreviation of `university'; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge Universityuniversity - the body of faculty and students at a university
	2.	varsity - a team representing a college or universityfirst teamteam, squad - a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

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