college Definition

college
noun

1. An institution, either self-contained or part of a university, which provides higher education, further education or professional training.

Thesaurus: institute, seminary, lyceum, university.
2. One of a number of self-governing establishments that make up certain universities.
3. The staff and students of a college.
4. The buildings which make up a college.
5. A name used by some larger secondary schools.

Form: College (often)
6. A body of people with particular duties and rights.
7. An official body of members of a profession, concerned with maintaining standards, etc.

Etymology: 14c: from Latin collegium group of associates or fellowship.