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دانشگاه

dāneshgāh

University

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A university — literally the place of knowledge.

Example

دانشگاه تهران قدیمی‌ترین دانشگاه ایران است.

The University of Tehran is Iran's oldest university.

Etymology

The term 'دانشگاه' (dāneshgāh) is a compound of 'دانش' (dānesh), meaning 'knowledge', and 'گاه' (gāh), meaning 'place'. It denotes a place of higher learning, reflecting modern educational structures.

How & Where It’s Used

'دانشگاه' (dāneshgāh) is widely utilized in formal contexts related to education, often found in written academic discussions, and is commonly used in contemporary language.

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