college — meaning in English

English meaning

• academy noun A school, college, or institution devoted to a particular subject or level of education.
• lecture noun A talk given to teach an audience about a subject.

Senses

college is used for these senses in English:

• academy An institution for the study of higher learning; a college or a university; typically a private school. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
• lecture A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

academy — full definition

1. noun A school, college, or institution devoted to a particular subject or level of education.
2. noun A society of scholars, scientists, or artists formed to advance a particular field.

lecture — full definition

1. noun A talk given to teach an audience about a subject.
2. noun A long, stern talking-to meant to correct someone's behaviour.
3. verb To give a formal talk teaching a subject.
4. verb To scold or reprimand someone at length.

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