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Campus

UK //ˈkæmpəs//US //ˈkæmpəs//

Definition

The grounds and buildings of a university or college.

In simple words: A place where a college or university is located.

Examples

The university's main campus is beautiful in the spring.
He spends most of his time on campus studying.
Our campus has a great library and cafes.
Many events are held on campus for students.
The campus is safe and welcoming for new students.

Usage notes

Commonly used in academic contexts. When referring to a specific campus, it’s important to specify the name of the institution.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'camping' on the ground of a 'campus' while learning.

Collocations

college campus
university campus
on campus
campus life
campus activities

Synonyms

university
college
institution
school
grounds

Antonyms

off-campus
external
out-of-site

Common mistakes

Confused with 'campus' and 'campus life', which has a different meaning.
Omitting 'the' when referring to a specific campus.
Using 'campus' to refer to non-educational institutions.