higher education
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of higher education
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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France's online platform that allocates places in higher education, Parcoursup, is another sore point.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The UAW claims to represent more than 120,000 workers in higher education, largely graduate students.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
The problem predates recent federal cuts challenging higher education, he said, emphasizing a decline in public trust in universities and affirming that USC is well placed to address it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Major business leaders and donors are “in a better position to advocate for higher education than in some ways we are for ourselves,” Harris said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Candidates for higher education would be expected to have tracts of Cicero, Virgil, Isocrates, and Homer by heart.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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