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Campus

🇬🇧 UK //ˈkæmpəs// 🇺🇸 US //ˈkæmpəs//

Meaning of Campus

The grounds and buildings of a university or college.

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

Campus in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Campus

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.

Related words

Collocations with Campus

• college campus
• university campus
• on campus
• campus life
• campus activities

Synonyms for Campus

• university
• college
• institution
• school
• grounds

Opposites of Campus

• off-campus
• external
• out-of-site

Common mistakes with Campus

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Campus

What does Campus mean?

A place where a college or university is located.

What is the definition of Campus?

The grounds and buildings of a university or college.

How do you use Campus in a sentence?

The university's main campus is beautiful in the spring.

Can you give another example of Campus?

He spends most of his time on campus studying.

What are synonyms for Campus?

Common alternatives include university, college, institution, school, grounds.

What is the opposite of Campus?

Opposite meanings include off-campus, external, out-of-site.

What words go with Campus?

It commonly pairs with college campus, university campus, on campus, campus life, campus activities.

What are common mistakes when using Campus?

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.

How do you pronounce Campus?

US: //ˈkæmpəs//, UK: //ˈkæmpəs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Campus?

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

What CEFR level is Campus?

"Campus" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.