college

Middle English

/kɔlˈɛːdʒ(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • A grouping of clergy (usually relying on public funding).
  • A grouping of teachers and students; a university or part of one.
  • A grouping of colleagues; a team or organisation.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French college derived from Latin collegium.

Origin

Latin

collegium

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