campus
gb/kˈæmpəs/ us/kˈæmpəs/
A2
English
~ 1800
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
university or college grounds
The land and buildings of a school, college, or university.
Usage pattern:
on [a/the] campus
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'campus' with 'building'. 'Campus' means the whole area of a school, not just one building.
Synonyms
university grounds (More formal; refers specifically to the land and buildings of a university.)
Antonyms
off-campus (Refers to locations not on the grounds of the university or school.)
Collocations
college campus
|university campus
|on campus
|campus life
|campus security
Themes
education
|places
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The university is expanding its campus to include new science labs.
- Smoking is not allowed anywhere on campus.
- She lives in a dormitory on campus.
- Campus security patrols the area at night.
- The campus is especially beautiful in the spring.
Learner examples
- My class is on the main campus.
- There is a big library on campus.
- I walk across campus to get to class.
- Many students eat lunch on campus.
Noun
B1
entity
2
university community and life
All the people and activities that are part of life at a school or university.
Usage pattern:
[adjective] campus
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the physical location sense. Here it refers to the people and activities, not just the place.
Synonyms
college community (Highlights the people rather than the physical location.)
Antonyms
off-campus life (Refers to social life and activities outside the university community.)
Collocations
campus culture
|campus events
|campus newspaper
|campus politics
Themes
education
|social life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The protest drew attention from across the entire campus.
- Campus life is very different from what I expected.
- She works for the campus newspaper.
- Campus politics can be surprisingly intense.
Learner examples
- Campus life is fun and busy.
- There are many clubs on campus.
- The campus newspaper has interesting stories.
Grammar
Dictionary form
campus
IPA
GB/kˈæmpəs/
US/kˈæmpəs/
Syllables & stress
cam - pus (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (cam)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: campus
- Plural: campi, campus, campuses
Word family
Forms
campi
noun
campuses
noun
Expressions
campus life
1/kˈæmpəs lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
life at a school or university
The way people live and what they do at a school or university.
Examples
- Campus life offers many opportunities for making new friends.
- Sports are an important part of campus life.
campus security
1/kˈæmpəs sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
fixed phrase
security service at a school or university
The people who work to keep a school or university safe.
Examples
- Campus security increased patrols after the incident.
- You can call campus security if you feel unsafe.
off campus
1/ˈɔf kˈæmpəs/
fixed phrase
located outside school or university grounds
Not at or inside the area of a school or university.
Examples
- Many students choose to live off campus after their first year.
- The meeting will be held at an off-campus location.
on campus
1/ˈɔn kˈæmpəs/
fixed phrase
located at a school or university
At or inside the area of a school or university.
Examples
- First-year students are required to live on campus.
- There are several cafes on campus where you can study.