adjective
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Also: collegial. of or relating to a college or college students
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(of a university) composed of various colleges of equal standing
noun
Other Word Forms
- collegiately adverb
- collegiateness noun
- postcollegiate adjective
- precollegiate adjective
- procollegiate adjective
- pseudocollegiate adjective
- quasi-collegiate adjective
- subcollegiate adjective
- uncollegiate adjective
Etymology
Origin of collegiate
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Late Latin word collēgiātus. See college, -ate 1
Example Sentences
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"I believe that, for this time particularly, we do need leaders who are collegiate, who are collaborative," she said, adding that part of her preparation for her new role was to listen.
From BBC
Lavender had previously been committed to Washington but said being able to play collegiately in his home state was a big draw.
From Los Angeles Times
A subtle pathos, along with the playwright’s verbal sophistication, prevents the play from degenerating into a collegiate vaudeville.”
From Los Angeles Times
On the other hand, dozens upon dozens of sports contests take place every week across multiple professional and collegiate leagues.
From MarketWatch
On the other hand, dozens of sports contests take place every week across multiple professional and collegiate leagues.
From MarketWatch
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