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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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Nuno fell out with global sporting director Edu and owner Evangelos Marinakis, leading to his sacking, while replacement Postecoglou lasted just 39 days.

From BBC

During my freshman year, my response rate when emailing alumni who were Fortune 1000 CEOs from my .edu address exceeded 50%.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nottingham Forest's global head of football Edu has been asked to stay away from the club's training ground amid mounting uncertainty over his future.

From BBC

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

The club have declined to comment but sources close to Forest insist that Edu continues to work as normal.

From BBC