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Sorbonne (name) means a historic university in Paris, France, long associated with higher learning. Example: “She earned her doctorate at the Sorbonne.”

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A historic university in Paris, France, long associated with higher learning.
"She earned her doctorate at the Sorbonne."
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Etymology

Named after Robert de Sorbon, who founded the original college in 1257.

· First attested 1257

Class of 1257 Sorbonne joined the language around 1257.
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What does “Sorbonne” mean?
The word “Sorbonne” means a historic university in Paris, France, long associated with higher learning.
How do you use “Sorbonne” in a sentence?
Here is “Sorbonne” used in a sentence: “She earned her doctorate at the Sorbonne.”
What part of speech is “Sorbonne”?
“Sorbonne” is a name.
Where does the word “Sorbonne” come from?
The word “Sorbonne” dates back to around 1257. Named after Robert de Sorbon, who founded the original college in 1257.