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Uni

Verb / ˈju:ni: / Another word for uni — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Uni is a short form of the word 'university', which means an institution of higher education where students can earn degrees.

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Common collocations

  • uni student
  • uni course
  • uni degree
  • uni life
  • uni campus
  • uni town
  • uni library

Word family

adjective universal

Usage note

Often used as a shortened, informal term for 'university', particularly in British English. Can also refer to a unicycle or a type of sea urchin.

Example sentences

  1. I am excited to go to uni and learn new things.
  2. My sister is studying at a uni in a different city.
  3. Uni is a place where you can meet people from different backgrounds.
  4. My parents went to the same uni and that's where they met.
  5. I want to get a degree from a reputable uni.

Quotes

  • Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom. - Oprah Winfrey
  • The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. - B.B. King
  • Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. - John Dewey

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