uni

[yoo-nee]

noun Australian Informal.

university.

Origin of uni

First recorded in 1895–1900; by shortening

uni-

a combining form occurring in loanwords from Latin (universe), used, with the meaning “one,” in the formation of compound words (unicycle).

Origin of uni-

< Latin ūni- combining form of ūnus one; see -i-

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Historical Examples of uni

Wabon,” while Owl said as rapidly as he could, “Uni tipa qkot.
Myths and Legends of the Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes
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Uni acquitted himself so dexterously, that he was called upon to act in a still more delicate capacity.
History Of Egypt, Chalda, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 2 (of 12)
G. Maspero
Uni, moreover, was at hand, ready to recommence his campaigns at the slightest provocation.
History Of Egypt, Chalda, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 2 (of 12)
G. Maspero
At any rate, Papi considered it necessary to proceed against her, and appointed Uni to judge the case.
History Of Egypt, Chalda, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 2 (of 12)
G. Maspero
Quum omnium par esset electio, uni tamen datum est, ut cteris premineret.
Catholic World, Vol. XI, April 1870-September 1870
Various

British Dictionary definitions for uni

uni

noun

informal short for university

uni-

combining form

consisting of, relating to, or having only oneunilateral; unisexual

Word Origin for uni-

from Latin ūnus one

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Word Origin and History for uni

uni-

word-forming element meaning "having one only," from Latin uni-, comb. form of unus (see one).

uni in Medicine

uni-

pref.

Single; one:univalent.