university
university
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "university"
IPA: /juːnɪˈvɜːsɪti/
Syllable Breakdown:
yuːnɪ-
/j/ - voiced palatal approximant
/uː/ - long close front unrounded vowel
/n/ - alveolar nasal
/ɪ/ - short close front unrounded vowel
ˈvɜːsɪtɪ
/ˈv/ - voiced bilabial fricative
/ɜː/ - long open-mid central unrounded vowel
/s/ - voiceless alveolar sibilant
/ɪt/ - short close front unrounded vowel followed by voiceless alveolar stop
/i/ - short close front unrounded vowel
Word Form Variations
Singular: university Plural: universities
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: An institution of higher education that awards degrees and conducts research.
Synonyms: college, academy, institution
Antonyms: elementary school, high school
Adjective
Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a university.
Synonyms: academic, collegiate
Antonyms: elementary, secondary
Adverb
Definition: In a manner characteristic of a university.
Synonyms: academically, collegiately
Antonyms: elementarily, secondarily
Examples of Use
Books
Academic Textbooks: "The University of Chicago Press" is a renowned academic publisher known for its high-quality textbooks and scholarly works.
Fiction: In J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a magical university that trains young wizards and witches.
Newspapers and Online Publications
News Articles: "Harvard University researchers discover new treatment for Alzheimer's disease" (The New York Times)
Op-eds: "The role of universities in fostering innovation" (The Washington Post)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
TV Shows: "Community" is a sitcom about a group of mismatched students who form a study group at a community college.
Video Games: "Professor Layton" is a puzzle-solving video game series featuring Professor Layton, a renowned university professor.
General Public Discourse
Everyday Conversations: "I'm applying to universities in the United States."
Political Speeches: "We must invest in our public universities to ensure a bright future for our nation."
Online Sources
Wikipedia: "University" is a widely used term with numerous definitions and examples provided on Wikipedia.
Google Scholar: This academic search engine allows users to search for scholarly articles and other academic resources related to universities.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term University
"A university is just a group of buildings gathered around a library."
— Shelby Foote"The task of a university is the creation of the future, so far as rational thought and civilized modes of appreciation can affect the issue."
— Alfred North Whitehead"The true university of these days is a collection of books."
— Thomas Carlyle"The university brings out all abilities, including incapability."
— Anton Chekhov"A university should be a place of light, of liberty, and of learning."
— Benjamin Disraeli"A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in students."
— John Ciardi"A university is not a political party, and it should never be one."
— Johann Lamont"At a university, there is a deeper culture that often stands apart from the political winds that blow around it."
— Condoleezza Rice"The university’s proper work is the discovery, elaboration, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge."
— Laurence Veysey"The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next."
— Abraham Lincoln (often attributed, though more generally referencing education)
Etymology
University is a word that comes from the Latin word universitas. This Latin word originally meant "the whole" or "the totality of things." Over time, its meaning shifted to refer to a specific kind of institution or place.
In the Middle Ages, universities were often religious institutions where scholars gathered to study and teach. These early universities were focused on subjects like theology, philosophy, and law. As time went on, universities began to offer a wider range of subjects and became more secular.
Today, a university is generally understood to be an institution of higher education that awards degrees and conducts research. The word "university" reflects the idea that it is a place where a wide range of knowledge and subjects are studied and taught.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term University
Academic Phrases
University life: The experiences and activities associated with being a university student.
University town: A town or city that is home to a university.
University challenge: A difficult or demanding academic task.
Idioms Using Synonyms
Alma mater: One's college or university.
Ivory tower: A place of learning or intellectual pursuit, often implying isolation from the real world.
Original Phrases
University of life: The experiences and lessons learned through real-world experiences.
University of hard knocks: The school of life, where one learns through difficult experiences.
Note: While "university" itself is not frequently used in idioms, the concepts of academia and higher education are often expressed through related terms and metaphors. The phrases and idioms listed above reflect these broader themes.
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Source Information
Definition of university from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
