Synonyms for
Uni
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
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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
- I am excited to go to uni and learn new things.
- My sister is studying at a uni in a different city.
- Uni is a place where you can meet people from different backgrounds.
- My parents went to the same uni and that's where they met.
- 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