Definition of college in English:

college

noun ˈkɒlɪdʒˈkɑlɪdʒ

1An educational institution or establishment, in particular one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training.
colleges of further education
I'm at college, studying graphic design
Example sentencesExamples
- At college I studied textiles and illustration, so I married the two.
- For the last several years, the center has had visitors from other teacher education colleges.
- At college Michael studied piano with a well-known teacher, Ernest Kroll.
- The whole system here is from high school through to colleges through to the professional leagues, is all designed to develop those top 100 players.
- The event is sponsored by the Design, Engineering and Education colleges.
- She said she had enjoyed seeing how former pupils fared at secondary school and college, and later working in jobs in the area.
- Private vocational colleges and high school programs have also enjoyed strong growth.
- Manchester and Salford have two of the worst records in the country for sending young people on from secondary school to college.
- Yet, she did go to college, graduated in women's studies and history and consciously chose to become an organiser.
- At college he studied history and theology, then spent several years teaching in the Middle East.
- The handful of working-class Protestants who make it to university tend to attend college in mainland Britain, and stay there upon graduation.
- Beginning in fall 2005, the new program will instead give vouchers to students to spend at colleges and universities.
- This result was accomplished by granting university status to the polytechnics and to some colleges of higher education.
- Institute work will involve the colleges of Agriculture, Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- After high school, I wanted to go to college and study business law.
- The next steps are music colleges and higher educational establishments.
- At college, his professors thought he was crazy to be in school because he could make a lot more money as a bricklayer.
- While more and more workers need skill on the job, not all workers need to go to college to prepare for work.
- All four colleges provided training for secondary school teachers on integrated academic curricula.
- Also, men and women who did not go to college after finishing high school were not included in the sample.
Synonyms
educational institution, training establishment, centre of learning, seat of learning
1. 1.1 Any of the independent institutions into which certain universities are separated, each having its own teaching staff, students, and buildings.
  the Oxford colleges
  in names Trinity College, Cambridge
  Example sentencesExamples
  Oxford Limited intends to offer colleges the opportunity to sell the items directly through the JCRs at competitive prices.
  With a few exceptions, all are students from various colleges of Delhi University and some even from schools.
  Students from colleges in Delhi University complain that the authorities are not willing to consider their demands for better security.
  Much of the mystique of Oxford lies in the ancient and beautiful buildings of the colleges of the university.
  Josephine English didn't rent a cap and gown when she heard she had graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from a Dublin college.
  This was actually a party organised by my old college, St Catherine's.
  The project will also involve Barkston spending time at the York college as part of a judging panel assisting with the design of a new foundation degree course at the college.
  Sustainable sources such as solar and hydroelectric energy are now used to power many of the university's buildings and colleges.
  The overall effect aspired to evoke the atmosphere of a Cambridge college, with some degree of success.
  Human beings seems to be hard-wired for monarchy, from student unions to Oxford colleges to the University of Oxford.
2. 1.2British A private secondary school.
  in names Eton College
  Example sentencesExamples
  Both schools will open as colleges in September and will work closely with primary and secondary schools and share resources with the local community.
  The possibility of the move had to be passed by Dennis's then girlfriend, Peta, who was teaching at a private college.
  St James's Street CBS and the Institute of Education run repeat Leaving Cert classes as do as many other public and private schools and colleges.
  Of course, as a teacher in a private college I'm living the contradiction.
  Teachers in government funded private colleges in the Punjab are on strike for a pension and gratuity scheme.
  The ex-offenders centre is only a stone's throw away from the Ursuline Convent where there is a secondary college for teenage girls.
  He joined SN Das Gupta College, a private college, which started coaching for KAS two years ago.
  The decision is followed by an earlier Supreme Court judgement that said that private schools and colleges were not free to frame their own fee structure.
  The event, which has been held in Manchester since 2003, is designed to celebrate the achievements of pupils in specialist arts colleges such as Turton School.
  In the meantime, the private colleges remain very active and Portobello College and Griffith College said they were pleased with the level of interest they have seen after this trip.
  In the late 1990s, the government sanctioned several private colleges that emphasized business curricula.
  Teacher John Winter said it's the second year the college has entered and got through to the finals, but this time they hope to win.
  Some private schools and colleges still reject the public school position which consists of accepting the standard of the age and teaching political correctness.
  This sort of curriculum was strongest in the private colleges and state high schools, opening for many of their pupils a pathway to the professions.
3. 1.3US A university offering a limited curriculum or teaching only to a bachelor's degree.
  in names Harvard College
  Example sentencesExamples
  The students hail from 35 states, and the college offers associates and bachelor of arts degrees.
  The participants in this study were students at several colleges and universities.
  Nearly half of the 585,000 students who graduated from colleges, universities, and grad schools this year were women.
  The survey looked at students who had graduated with a degree, a diploma or a certificate from a college or university bachelor's program.
  In addition, several colleges offer degree programs with on- or off-base classes.
  After her own studies, she taught in a variety of universities and colleges in America and Britain.
  Many colleges have degree completion programs designed to help adult learners finish what they started.
4. 1.4 The teaching staff and students of a college considered collectively.
  the college was shocked by his death
2An organized group of professional people with particular aims, duties, and privileges.
in names the Royal College of Physicians
Example sentencesExamples
- While doctors have influenced world events by personal interaction, and can do so again, the involvement of our professional organisations and colleges has generally been perfunctory.
- Scant interest has been shown in it by our governing bodies, the royal colleges, the General Medical Council, or organisations involved in patients' safety.
- We need to set our own house in order and should all be striving to foster working environments free of bullies, whether in our hospitals, practices, professional organisations, or colleges.
- An audit represents systematic monitoring of specific aspects of care; it is somewhat formal, being set up and organised by national colleges and regional committees.
Synonyms
association, society, club, group, band, circle, fellowship, body, guild, lodge, order, fraternity, confraternity, brotherhood, sisterhood, sorority, league, union, alliance, affiliation, institution, coterie, federation
rare sodality

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin collegium 'partnership', from collega 'partner in office', from col- 'together with' + legare 'depute'.

Rhymes

acknowledge, foreknowledge, knowledge

Definition of college in US English:

college

nounˈkälijˈkɑlɪdʒ

1An educational institution or establishment, in particular one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training.
I'm at college, studying graphic design
my brother wanted to go to college
Example sentencesExamples
- Beginning in fall 2005, the new program will instead give vouchers to students to spend at colleges and universities.
- The next steps are music colleges and higher educational establishments.
- This result was accomplished by granting university status to the polytechnics and to some colleges of higher education.
- Also, men and women who did not go to college after finishing high school were not included in the sample.
- At college he studied history and theology, then spent several years teaching in the Middle East.
- All four colleges provided training for secondary school teachers on integrated academic curricula.
- At college I studied textiles and illustration, so I married the two.
- At college, his professors thought he was crazy to be in school because he could make a lot more money as a bricklayer.
- She said she had enjoyed seeing how former pupils fared at secondary school and college, and later working in jobs in the area.
- For the last several years, the center has had visitors from other teacher education colleges.
- At college Michael studied piano with a well-known teacher, Ernest Kroll.
- Yet, she did go to college, graduated in women's studies and history and consciously chose to become an organiser.
- The whole system here is from high school through to colleges through to the professional leagues, is all designed to develop those top 100 players.
- While more and more workers need skill on the job, not all workers need to go to college to prepare for work.
- Private vocational colleges and high school programs have also enjoyed strong growth.
- The handful of working-class Protestants who make it to university tend to attend college in mainland Britain, and stay there upon graduation.
- The event is sponsored by the Design, Engineering and Education colleges.
- Manchester and Salford have two of the worst records in the country for sending young people on from secondary school to college.
- Institute work will involve the colleges of Agriculture, Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- After high school, I wanted to go to college and study business law.
Synonyms
educational institution, training establishment, centre of learning, seat of learning
1. 1.1 Any of the independent institutions into which certain universities are separated, each having its own teaching staff, students, and buildings.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The overall effect aspired to evoke the atmosphere of a Cambridge college, with some degree of success.
  The project will also involve Barkston spending time at the York college as part of a judging panel assisting with the design of a new foundation degree course at the college.
  Oxford Limited intends to offer colleges the opportunity to sell the items directly through the JCRs at competitive prices.
  Students from colleges in Delhi University complain that the authorities are not willing to consider their demands for better security.
  Sustainable sources such as solar and hydroelectric energy are now used to power many of the university's buildings and colleges.
  This was actually a party organised by my old college, St Catherine's.
  Josephine English didn't rent a cap and gown when she heard she had graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from a Dublin college.
  With a few exceptions, all are students from various colleges of Delhi University and some even from schools.
  Much of the mystique of Oxford lies in the ancient and beautiful buildings of the colleges of the university.
  Human beings seems to be hard-wired for monarchy, from student unions to Oxford colleges to the University of Oxford.
2. 1.2British A private secondary school.
  in names Eton College
  Example sentencesExamples
  St James's Street CBS and the Institute of Education run repeat Leaving Cert classes as do as many other public and private schools and colleges.
  Of course, as a teacher in a private college I'm living the contradiction.
  Both schools will open as colleges in September and will work closely with primary and secondary schools and share resources with the local community.
  The event, which has been held in Manchester since 2003, is designed to celebrate the achievements of pupils in specialist arts colleges such as Turton School.
  Some private schools and colleges still reject the public school position which consists of accepting the standard of the age and teaching political correctness.
  In the meantime, the private colleges remain very active and Portobello College and Griffith College said they were pleased with the level of interest they have seen after this trip.
  The possibility of the move had to be passed by Dennis's then girlfriend, Peta, who was teaching at a private college.
  The ex-offenders centre is only a stone's throw away from the Ursuline Convent where there is a secondary college for teenage girls.
  Teacher John Winter said it's the second year the college has entered and got through to the finals, but this time they hope to win.
  The decision is followed by an earlier Supreme Court judgement that said that private schools and colleges were not free to frame their own fee structure.
  Teachers in government funded private colleges in the Punjab are on strike for a pension and gratuity scheme.
  In the late 1990s, the government sanctioned several private colleges that emphasized business curricula.
  This sort of curriculum was strongest in the private colleges and state high schools, opening for many of their pupils a pathway to the professions.
  He joined SN Das Gupta College, a private college, which started coaching for KAS two years ago.
3. 1.3US (within a university) a school offering a general liberal arts curriculum leading only to a bachelor's degree.
  Example sentencesExamples
  In addition, several colleges offer degree programs with on- or off-base classes.
  The participants in this study were students at several colleges and universities.
  The survey looked at students who had graduated with a degree, a diploma or a certificate from a college or university bachelor's program.
  Many colleges have degree completion programs designed to help adult learners finish what they started.
  After her own studies, she taught in a variety of universities and colleges in America and Britain.
  The students hail from 35 states, and the college offers associates and bachelor of arts degrees.
  Nearly half of the 585,000 students who graduated from colleges, universities, and grad schools this year were women.
4. 1.4 The teaching staff and students of a college considered collectively.
  the college was shocked by his death
2An organized group of professional people with particular aims, duties, and privileges.
in names the electoral college
Example sentencesExamples
- An audit represents systematic monitoring of specific aspects of care; it is somewhat formal, being set up and organised by national colleges and regional committees.
- We need to set our own house in order and should all be striving to foster working environments free of bullies, whether in our hospitals, practices, professional organisations, or colleges.
- While doctors have influenced world events by personal interaction, and can do so again, the involvement of our professional organisations and colleges has generally been perfunctory.
- Scant interest has been shown in it by our governing bodies, the royal colleges, the General Medical Council, or organisations involved in patients' safety.
Synonyms
association, society, club, group, band, circle, fellowship, body, guild, lodge, order, fraternity, confraternity, brotherhood, sisterhood, sorority, league, union, alliance, affiliation, institution, coterie, federation

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin collegium ‘partnership’, from collega ‘partner in office’, from col- ‘together with’ + legare ‘depute’.

单词	college
释义	Definition of college in English: college noun ˈkɒlɪdʒˈkɑlɪdʒ 1An educational institution or establishment, in particular one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training. colleges of further education I'm at college, studying graphic design Example sentencesExamples At college I studied textiles and illustration, so I married the two. For the last several years, the center has had visitors from other teacher education colleges. At college Michael studied piano with a well-known teacher, Ernest Kroll. The whole system here is from high school through to colleges through to the professional leagues, is all designed to develop those top 100 players. The event is sponsored by the Design, Engineering and Education colleges. She said she had enjoyed seeing how former pupils fared at secondary school and college, and later working in jobs in the area. Private vocational colleges and high school programs have also enjoyed strong growth. Manchester and Salford have two of the worst records in the country for sending young people on from secondary school to college. Yet, she did go to college, graduated in women's studies and history and consciously chose to become an organiser. At college he studied history and theology, then spent several years teaching in the Middle East. The handful of working-class Protestants who make it to university tend to attend college in mainland Britain, and stay there upon graduation. Beginning in fall 2005, the new program will instead give vouchers to students to spend at colleges and universities. This result was accomplished by granting university status to the polytechnics and to some colleges of higher education. Institute work will involve the colleges of Agriculture, Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. After high school, I wanted to go to college and study business law. The next steps are music colleges and higher educational establishments. At college, his professors thought he was crazy to be in school because he could make a lot more money as a bricklayer. While more and more workers need skill on the job, not all workers need to go to college to prepare for work. All four colleges provided training for secondary school teachers on integrated academic curricula. Also, men and women who did not go to college after finishing high school were not included in the sample. Synonyms educational institution, training establishment, centre of learning, seat of learning 1.1 Any of the independent institutions into which certain universities are separated, each having its own teaching staff, students, and buildings. the Oxford colleges in names Trinity College, Cambridge Example sentencesExamples Oxford Limited intends to offer colleges the opportunity to sell the items directly through the JCRs at competitive prices. With a few exceptions, all are students from various colleges of Delhi University and some even from schools. Students from colleges in Delhi University complain that the authorities are not willing to consider their demands for better security. Much of the mystique of Oxford lies in the ancient and beautiful buildings of the colleges of the university. Josephine English didn't rent a cap and gown when she heard she had graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from a Dublin college. This was actually a party organised by my old college, St Catherine's. The project will also involve Barkston spending time at the York college as part of a judging panel assisting with the design of a new foundation degree course at the college. Sustainable sources such as solar and hydroelectric energy are now used to power many of the university's buildings and colleges. The overall effect aspired to evoke the atmosphere of a Cambridge college, with some degree of success. Human beings seems to be hard-wired for monarchy, from student unions to Oxford colleges to the University of Oxford. 1.2British A private secondary school. in names Eton College Example sentencesExamples Both schools will open as colleges in September and will work closely with primary and secondary schools and share resources with the local community. The possibility of the move had to be passed by Dennis's then girlfriend, Peta, who was teaching at a private college. St James's Street CBS and the Institute of Education run repeat Leaving Cert classes as do as many other public and private schools and colleges. Of course, as a teacher in a private college I'm living the contradiction. Teachers in government funded private colleges in the Punjab are on strike for a pension and gratuity scheme. The ex-offenders centre is only a stone's throw away from the Ursuline Convent where there is a secondary college for teenage girls. He joined SN Das Gupta College, a private college, which started coaching for KAS two years ago. The decision is followed by an earlier Supreme Court judgement that said that private schools and colleges were not free to frame their own fee structure. The event, which has been held in Manchester since 2003, is designed to celebrate the achievements of pupils in specialist arts colleges such as Turton School. In the meantime, the private colleges remain very active and Portobello College and Griffith College said they were pleased with the level of interest they have seen after this trip. In the late 1990s, the government sanctioned several private colleges that emphasized business curricula. Teacher John Winter said it's the second year the college has entered and got through to the finals, but this time they hope to win. Some private schools and colleges still reject the public school position which consists of accepting the standard of the age and teaching political correctness. This sort of curriculum was strongest in the private colleges and state high schools, opening for many of their pupils a pathway to the professions. 1.3US A university offering a limited curriculum or teaching only to a bachelor's degree. in names Harvard College Example sentencesExamples The students hail from 35 states, and the college offers associates and bachelor of arts degrees. The participants in this study were students at several colleges and universities. Nearly half of the 585,000 students who graduated from colleges, universities, and grad schools this year were women. The survey looked at students who had graduated with a degree, a diploma or a certificate from a college or university bachelor's program. In addition, several colleges offer degree programs with on- or off-base classes. After her own studies, she taught in a variety of universities and colleges in America and Britain. Many colleges have degree completion programs designed to help adult learners finish what they started. 1.4 The teaching staff and students of a college considered collectively. the college was shocked by his death 2An organized group of professional people with particular aims, duties, and privileges. in names the Royal College of Physicians Example sentencesExamples While doctors have influenced world events by personal interaction, and can do so again, the involvement of our professional organisations and colleges has generally been perfunctory. Scant interest has been shown in it by our governing bodies, the royal colleges, the General Medical Council, or organisations involved in patients' safety. We need to set our own house in order and should all be striving to foster working environments free of bullies, whether in our hospitals, practices, professional organisations, or colleges. An audit represents systematic monitoring of specific aspects of care; it is somewhat formal, being set up and organised by national colleges and regional committees. Synonyms association, society, club, group, band, circle, fellowship, body, guild, lodge, order, fraternity, confraternity, brotherhood, sisterhood, sorority, league, union, alliance, affiliation, institution, coterie, federation rare sodality Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin collegium 'partnership', from collega 'partner in office', from col- 'together with' + legare 'depute'. Rhymes acknowledge, foreknowledge, knowledge Definition of college in US English: college nounˈkälijˈkɑlɪdʒ 1An educational institution or establishment, in particular one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training. I'm at college, studying graphic design my brother wanted to go to college Example sentencesExamples Beginning in fall 2005, the new program will instead give vouchers to students to spend at colleges and universities. The next steps are music colleges and higher educational establishments. This result was accomplished by granting university status to the polytechnics and to some colleges of higher education. Also, men and women who did not go to college after finishing high school were not included in the sample. At college he studied history and theology, then spent several years teaching in the Middle East. All four colleges provided training for secondary school teachers on integrated academic curricula. At college I studied textiles and illustration, so I married the two. At college, his professors thought he was crazy to be in school because he could make a lot more money as a bricklayer. She said she had enjoyed seeing how former pupils fared at secondary school and college, and later working in jobs in the area. For the last several years, the center has had visitors from other teacher education colleges. At college Michael studied piano with a well-known teacher, Ernest Kroll. Yet, she did go to college, graduated in women's studies and history and consciously chose to become an organiser. The whole system here is from high school through to colleges through to the professional leagues, is all designed to develop those top 100 players. While more and more workers need skill on the job, not all workers need to go to college to prepare for work. Private vocational colleges and high school programs have also enjoyed strong growth. The handful of working-class Protestants who make it to university tend to attend college in mainland Britain, and stay there upon graduation. The event is sponsored by the Design, Engineering and Education colleges. Manchester and Salford have two of the worst records in the country for sending young people on from secondary school to college. Institute work will involve the colleges of Agriculture, Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. After high school, I wanted to go to college and study business law. Synonyms educational institution, training establishment, centre of learning, seat of learning 1.1 Any of the independent institutions into which certain universities are separated, each having its own teaching staff, students, and buildings. Example sentencesExamples The overall effect aspired to evoke the atmosphere of a Cambridge college, with some degree of success. The project will also involve Barkston spending time at the York college as part of a judging panel assisting with the design of a new foundation degree course at the college. Oxford Limited intends to offer colleges the opportunity to sell the items directly through the JCRs at competitive prices. Students from colleges in Delhi University complain that the authorities are not willing to consider their demands for better security. Sustainable sources such as solar and hydroelectric energy are now used to power many of the university's buildings and colleges. This was actually a party organised by my old college, St Catherine's. Josephine English didn't rent a cap and gown when she heard she had graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from a Dublin college. With a few exceptions, all are students from various colleges of Delhi University and some even from schools. Much of the mystique of Oxford lies in the ancient and beautiful buildings of the colleges of the university. Human beings seems to be hard-wired for monarchy, from student unions to Oxford colleges to the University of Oxford. 1.2British A private secondary school. in names Eton College Example sentencesExamples St James's Street CBS and the Institute of Education run repeat Leaving Cert classes as do as many other public and private schools and colleges. Of course, as a teacher in a private college I'm living the contradiction. Both schools will open as colleges in September and will work closely with primary and secondary schools and share resources with the local community. The event, which has been held in Manchester since 2003, is designed to celebrate the achievements of pupils in specialist arts colleges such as Turton School. Some private schools and colleges still reject the public school position which consists of accepting the standard of the age and teaching political correctness. In the meantime, the private colleges remain very active and Portobello College and Griffith College said they were pleased with the level of interest they have seen after this trip. The possibility of the move had to be passed by Dennis's then girlfriend, Peta, who was teaching at a private college. The ex-offenders centre is only a stone's throw away from the Ursuline Convent where there is a secondary college for teenage girls. Teacher John Winter said it's the second year the college has entered and got through to the finals, but this time they hope to win. The decision is followed by an earlier Supreme Court judgement that said that private schools and colleges were not free to frame their own fee structure. Teachers in government funded private colleges in the Punjab are on strike for a pension and gratuity scheme. In the late 1990s, the government sanctioned several private colleges that emphasized business curricula. This sort of curriculum was strongest in the private colleges and state high schools, opening for many of their pupils a pathway to the professions. He joined SN Das Gupta College, a private college, which started coaching for KAS two years ago. 1.3US (within a university) a school offering a general liberal arts curriculum leading only to a bachelor's degree. Example sentencesExamples In addition, several colleges offer degree programs with on- or off-base classes. The participants in this study were students at several colleges and universities. The survey looked at students who had graduated with a degree, a diploma or a certificate from a college or university bachelor's program. Many colleges have degree completion programs designed to help adult learners finish what they started. After her own studies, she taught in a variety of universities and colleges in America and Britain. The students hail from 35 states, and the college offers associates and bachelor of arts degrees. Nearly half of the 585,000 students who graduated from colleges, universities, and grad schools this year were women. 1.4 The teaching staff and students of a college considered collectively. the college was shocked by his death 2An organized group of professional people with particular aims, duties, and privileges. in names the electoral college Example sentencesExamples An audit represents systematic monitoring of specific aspects of care; it is somewhat formal, being set up and organised by national colleges and regional committees. We need to set our own house in order and should all be striving to foster working environments free of bullies, whether in our hospitals, practices, professional organisations, or colleges. While doctors have influenced world events by personal interaction, and can do so again, the involvement of our professional organisations and colleges has generally been perfunctory. Scant interest has been shown in it by our governing bodies, the royal colleges, the General Medical Council, or organisations involved in patients' safety. Synonyms association, society, club, group, band, circle, fellowship, body, guild, lodge, order, fraternity, confraternity, brotherhood, sisterhood, sorority, league, union, alliance, affiliation, institution, coterie, federation Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin collegium ‘partnership’, from collega ‘partner in office’, from col- ‘together with’ + legare ‘depute’.
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