student union

noun

1. a building or rooms on a college or university campus, set aside for recreational, social, and governmental activities of the students.

Word History and Origins

Origin of student union¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Healey told BBC Scotland's The Sunday Show at that time the SNP was engaging in "student union politics" that could stifle innovation and deny young people opportunities.

From BBC

They built a 12m x 6m arena in the university's student union and asked volunteers to carry out the same task as the rats - walking a set distance, then returning to the start.

From BBC

On Wednesday, a coalition of student unions met with lawmakers and demanded an independent investigation into the police violence, portending further protests.

From Los Angeles Times

The Scottish government was recently accused of "student union politics" by the UK government over its long-standing policy of not providing public funding for munitions.

From BBC

On April 17, two students were killed in a shooting at Florida State University’s student union.

From Salon