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edu

American  
[ee-dee-yoo] / ˈiˈdiˈyu /
  1. (on the internet) a top-level domain appearing as a suffix on domain names used for postsecondary educational institutions in the United States.


edu British  

abbreviation

  1. an educational establishment

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of edu

First recorded in 1985–90; by shortening of education ( def. ) or educational ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Estonia is the first in a series of countries where OpenAI hopes to start rolling out its education product ChatGPT Edu to secondary school students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Under Edu, Arsenal had come so far - but the final step is always the hardest.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

It is understood Edu, 47, has not been present at a Forest's three most recent games, against Fenerbahce, Brighton and Manchester City.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Edu Exposito thrashed home another for Espanyol from long range but it was scant consolation for a side who started the season brilliantly but are now without a win in eight, although they remain sixth.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

On the religion in the Occident see Edu.

From The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism by Cumont, Franz

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