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student union

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of student union

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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In December, a student union from Hong Kong Baptist University was ordered to suspend after a condolences message was posted on campus wall following a fire that killed 168 people.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

He became a de-facto resident DJ in college, spinning vinyl in the student union, and dabbled in music production at the same time.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

A rally this month organized by the graduate student union and faculty groups drew well over 100 people despite drizzling rain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

The cafeteria is organized like a small college student union, with a chess-or-checkers table, foosball tables and pingpong.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

Lydia seemed immersed in thought for the rest of the walk to the student union.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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