campus

Meanings

• noun

  A large enclosed area of a university or college, used for teaching, living, and recreational facilities.

  - "The campus is a beautiful place with many green spaces."
  - "Students live on campus during their freshman year."

• noun

  A large area containing the buildings and grounds of a school or college.

  - "The campus is located in the heart of the city."
  - "The football team practices on the campus field."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkæmpəs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with campus
tapas , chaps , claps , maps

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Variants

List of all variants of campus that leads to same result
campi , campus , campuses , big man on campus , off campus , on campus , inter-campus , intercampus

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'campus' meaning 'field' or 'plain'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest university campus in the world is the University of Alcalá in Spain, with over 40,000 students.

2. The term 'campus' originally referred to the fields around a Roman military camp.

3. Many universities have mascots that represent different aspects of campus life, such as a bear, a tiger, or an eagle.

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Related Concepts

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1. University: A higher education institution with the power to grant degrees.

2. College: A higher education institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

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Culture

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Campuses are often seen as the heart of academic life, providing a vibrant community of students, faculty, and staff. They offer a wide range of facilities including libraries, laboratories, classrooms, dormitories, sports facilities, and student centers. Campuses also play an important role in shaping the student experience, with opportunities for extracurricular activities, student organizations, and cultural events.

How to Memorize "campus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, green area with buildings and students walking around.
   - Imagine a college or university campus with dorms, classrooms, and sports facilities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'campus' with 'academia' or 'higher education'.
   - Think of a college or university when you hear the word 'campus'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-A-M-P-U-S' to remember the definition: 'Campus' is a 'Community of Academics and Modern Buildings for Undergraduates and Students'.

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