ˌju:nɪˈvə:sɪtɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 an educational
institution designed
for instruction,
examination, or
both, of students in
many branches of advanced
learning, conferring degrees in
various faculties,
and often embodying colleges and
similar institutions. 2
the members of
this collectively. 3 a
team, crew,
etc., representing a university. øat university studying at a university. [ME f. OF universit÷ f. L universitas -tatis the
whole (world), in LL
college,
guild (as UNIVERSE)]