collēˈgialism noun

The theory that the church is a self-governing body independent of the state

collegialˈity noun

1. Sharing by bishops in papal decision-making (RC)
2. The process of making decisions, agreeing on actions, etc, shared by all the bishops of a church

collēˈgian noun

1. A member or inhabitant of a college
2. A student
3. An inmate of a prison (obs sl)

collēˈgianer noun

A member of a college, a student

collēˈgiate adjective

1. Relating to or resembling a college
2. (of a town, etc) containing a college
3. Instituted like a college
4. Corporate

An inmate of a prison, etc

college pudding noun

A kind of steamed pudding containing dried fruit

collegiate church or collegial church noun

1. A church having a college or chapter, consisting of a dean or provost and canons, attached to it
2. In Scotland, a church occupied by two or more pastors of equal rank (also collegiate charge (historical))

College of Arms or Herald's College

A collegiate body incorporated in 1483, presided over by the Earl Marshal, and including Garter, principal King-of-arms, Clarenceux and Norroy, besides six heralds and four pursuivants

college of cardinals (RC)

The whole body of cardinals, electors of and advisors to the Pope

college of education

A college for training teachers

College of Justice

In Scotland, the Court of Session, composed of judges, advocates, writers to the signet, and solicitors