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student union

American  

noun

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


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Etymology

Origin of student union

First recorded in 1945–50


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However, student union leader Ryad Rani told local press that the effort was "yet another attempt to muzzle the debate" and to gain time.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

“I cried about it then, and I am still completely devastated,” she added, testifying from the student union building that has long been the campus hub for protest and advocacy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Here, the band went further, using Sphere’s state-of-the-art environs to imagine itself back in a dingy club or student union.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026

The student union launched a petition on the changes at the start of February and it received more than 950 signatures from students in one week.

From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026

Lydia pointed to a flyer for an open mic night at the student union.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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