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campus

/ˈkæm.pəs/

[/ˈkæm.pəs/]

university grounds

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A campus is the land and buildings of a university or college. It usually includes classrooms, libraries, and student housing.

Example

The library is in the centre of the campus.

The library is in the centre of the campus.

Etymology

From Latin 'campus' meaning a field.

How & Where It’s Used

Refers to the grounds and buildings of higher education.

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