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collegiate

kuh-LEED-zhee-uht

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Collegiate (adj) means relating to a college or college students. Example: “The team competes at the collegiate level.”

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Relating to a college or college students.

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"The team competes at the collegiate level."

"She enjoyed the collegiate atmosphere of the campus."

How to use collegiate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelated to college life, sports, or students.

Common pairings

collegiate sports collegiate athlete

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Comparative: more collegiate
Superlative: most collegiate

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Etymology

From Medieval Latin collegiatus, from collegium, meaning "community" or "group".

Origin: Medieval Latin

Synonyms

collegial

Related words

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Rhymes for collegiate

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Frequently asked questions

What does “collegiate” mean?

The word “collegiate” means relating to a college or college students. In plain terms, related to college life, sports, or students.

How do you pronounce “collegiate”?

“Collegiate” is pronounced kuh-LEED-zhee-uht (/kəˈliːd͡ʒi.ət/ in IPA).

How do you use “collegiate” in a sentence?

Here is “collegiate” used in a sentence: “The team competes at the collegiate level.”

What part of speech is “collegiate”?

“Collegiate” is an adjective.

Where does the word “collegiate” come from?

The word “collegiate” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin collegiatus, from collegium, meaning "community" or "group".

Is “collegiate” a common word?

“Collegiate” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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