college
gb/kˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/ us/kˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
A2
English
~ 1300
főiskola, egyetem, felsőoktatási intézmény, kar, szakmai testület, kollégium
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] goes to [college]
She hopes to attend college in New York.
Azt reméli, hogy New Yorkban járhat majd egyetemre.
College can be expensive, so many students apply for scholarships.
Az egyetem sokba kerülhet, ezért sok diák pályázik ösztöndíjra.
He met his best friends during his first year at college.
After college, she plans to work in finance.
College life can be both exciting and challenging.
Learner examples
I want to go to college next year.
Jövőre szeretnék egyetemre menni.
My sister is in college now.
A lánytestvérem most egyetemre jár.
College is more difficult than high school.
He will finish college in two years.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'college' with 'high school' or use it to mean any school. In American English, 'college' usually refers to post-secondary education.
Meaning
Institution for higher education
Collocations
college degree
|college student
|college campus
|college tuition
|college professor
Synonyms
university (Often larger and offering a wider range of graduate programs; 'college' can be smaller or part of a university.)
Antonyms
high school (Represents a lower level of education before college.)
Themes
education
|career
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A school where students study after high school to get a degree or diploma.
An educational institution that offers courses and programs leading to a degree or diploma, typically after secondary school.
NOUN
B1
2
kar
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] studies in the [college] of [subject]
She is studying in the College of Medicine.
The College of Fine Arts is hosting an exhibition.
He transferred from the College of Law to the College of Business.
Learner examples
I am in the College of Science.
She works in the College of Education.
The College of Art has many classes.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'college' always means the whole university, but it can also mean just one part of it.
Meaning
Faculty within a university
Collocations
college of engineering
|college of arts
|college dean
Synonyms
faculty ('Faculty' is used more in British English; 'college' is common in American English for some divisions.)
Themes
education
Definition
A part of a university that teaches one subject area.
A division within a university that focuses on a specific field of study.
NOUN
B2
3
kollégium
C1
Usage pattern:
[a] college of [professionals]
The College of Cardinals elected a new pope.
A bíborosi kollégium új pápát választott.
He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons.
A Királyi Sebészeti Kollégium tagja.
The College of Teachers met to discuss new policies.
Learner examples
The College of Doctors meets once a year.
Az orvosi testület évente egyszer ülésezik.
The College of Teachers talks about new rules.
A tanári testület az új szabályokról tárgyal.
The College of Artists has a show.
Meaning
Group with shared duties/status
Collocations
college of cardinals
|college of physicians
Synonyms
association (A general term for a group; 'college' in this sense is more formal and specific.)
Themes
work
|government
|business
Definition
A group of people who do the same type of work or have the same job role.
A formal group of people engaged in the same profession or having a common purpose or authority.
Grammar
Dictionary form
college
IPA
GB/kˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
US/kˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
col - lege (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (col)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: college
- Plural: college, colleges
Word family
Forms
colleges
noun
Related words
collegiate
adjective
Advanced or less common
collegian
noun
Expressions
college degree
1/kˈɑlɪd͡ʒ dɪɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
Academic qualification from college/university
A paper you get when you finish your studies at a college or university.
Examples
- She earned her college degree in biology.
- Having a college degree can open many career opportunities.
college dropout
1/kˈɑlɪd͡ʒ dɹˈɑpˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
Person leaving college early
A person who leaves college before finishing their degree.
Examples
- He became a successful entrepreneur despite being a college dropout.
- The program helps college dropouts return to school.
community college
1/kəmjˈunɪti kˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Local two-year public college
A school where you can study for two years after high school, often near your home.
Examples
- He decided to attend a community college before transferring to a university.
- Community colleges offer affordable education options.
go to college
1/ɡˈoʊ tə kˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Attend higher education institution
To study at a school after high school to get a degree or diploma.
Examples
- She plans to go to college after graduating from high school.
- Many people go to college to improve their job prospects.