collegiate
Pronunciation: [kəˈliːdʒiət]
Context: “education”
(adjective) related to colleges or universities. It describes anything that has to do with higher education or the activities that take place in colleges.
Example
She participated in a collegiate debate competition at her university.
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The high school students felt out of place in the collegiate environment.
Example
What collegiate programs does your school offer?
Context: “education”
(noun) a student at a college or university. It refers to a person who is studying at a higher educational institution.
Example
As a collegiate, he is excited to learn new subjects this semester.
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She decided not to become a collegiate because she wanted to work instead.
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What do you think is the best part of being a collegiate?
Context: “characteristics”
(adjective) relating to the collaboration among college students or a collegiate spirit. It can describe activities or organizations that involve teamwork and friendship among students.
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The collegiate spirit at the campus made everyone feel welcome and included.
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There was no collegiate atmosphere at the event, making it feel very formal.
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How can we foster a more collegiate spirit in our group?