campus

cam-pus · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.

  2. 2.

    The grounds of a business, hospital, or other institution.

Forms

plural: campuses

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    on campus — located within the campus grounds
  • •
    off campus — located outside the campus grounds
  • •
    campus life — the social and academic experience of students

Related words

See also: college, school, university
Synonyms: grounds, premises, site

Etymology

Directly from Latin campus meaning "field, level ground." The word was first used in English in the 18th century to describe the grounds of Princeton University.