Unibersidad (en. University)
uni-ber-si-dad
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An educational institution that offers higher education programs.
The university has various colleges and departments.
Ang unibersidad ay may iba't ibang kolehiyo at departamento.
A place where students study at the baccalaureate level or higher.
He studied Engineering at a prestigious university.
Siya ay nag-aral ng Engineering sa isang prestihiyosong unibersidad.
An organization recognized by the government or by other agencies that provide higher education.
His university is recognized in the field of medicine.
Ang kanyang unibersidad ay kinilala sa larangan ng medisina.
Etymology
From the Latin word 'universitas' meaning universality or a whole body.
Common Phrases and Expressions
University of the Philippines
A renowned university in the Philippines that offers higher education.
Unibersidad ng Pilipinas
University abroad
A university located in a foreign country.
Unibersidad sa ibang bansa
Related Words
college
A level of educational institution prior to university.
kolehiyo
course
A specific subject or program of study at the university.
kurso
Slang Meanings
Uni
I'm at uni now, so I'm always busy.
Nasa uni na ako, kaya lagi akong busy.
Stressed
We are too stressed with the tasks at university.
Masyado tayong timplado sa mga gawain sa unibersidad.
Campus
Let's go to the campus, there's an event later!
Tara na sa campus, may event mamaya!
Part-timer
I need a part-time job to cover my expenses at university.
Kailangan ko ng jobber para sa mga gastusin ko sa unibersidad.