Synonyms for

Universities

Verb / ˌju:nʌˈvɜ:sʌti:z / Another word for universities — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Universities are educational institutions that offer higher education and research opportunities.

Synonyms & similar words

university college school academy institution campus polytechnic conservatory academe establishment

Synonyms by register

Formal

institutions of higher learning academies colleges institutes

Informal

uni school college

Literary

temples of knowledge seats of learning

Antonyms

ignorance illiteracy unобразова unlearning unwisdom

Common collocations

  • prestigious universities
  • state universities
  • private universities
  • university students
  • university education
  • university campus
  • university degree
  • university research

Word family

noun university
adjective universal
adverb universally

Usage note

While 'college' is often used informally in the US to refer to university-level education, in the UK and other countries, 'college' can refer to institutions that are not universities or to a specific part of a university.

Example sentences

  1. The university has a big library.
  2. My mom went to a university to learn how to be a doctor.
  3. I hope to get accepted into a good university.
  4. Many universities have sports teams.
  5. My dad works at a university as a professor.

Quotes

  • Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. - Malcolm X
  • The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you. - B.B. King
  • Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela

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