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college

[/ˈkɒlɪdʒ/]
nounmasculinepl: colleges / faculdades
faculdade
1. An educational institution for higher learning, typically offering undergraduate and sometimes graduate degrees
She attended college to study engineering.
Ela frequentou a faculdade para estudar engenharia.
2. A constituent part of a university offering instruction in a particular subject
He was admitted to the college of arts and sciences.
Ele foi admitido na faculdade de artes e ciências.
3. In the UK, a residential community within a university
She lived in her college dormitory at Oxford.
Ela morava no dormitório de sua faculdade em Oxford.
4. An organized body of professionals or craftsmen
The college of physicians met to discuss new standards.
O colégio de médicos se reuniu para discutir novos padrões.
Synonyms
universityacademyinstituteschool
Antonyms
primary schoolelementary school

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
faculdade
Most common term for higher education institution
Brazil
universidade
Used when referring to larger institutions offering multiple degree programs
Portugal
faculdade
Standard term; 'colégio' refers to secondary school
Portugal
colégio
Refers to residential college within university (British context)

Related Idioms & Phrases

college try - fazer um esforço máximo
college-bound - preparado para entrar na faculdade
electoral college - colégio eleitoral
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