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collegiates

col·le·giate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-lee-jit, -jee-it]
    • /kəˈli dʒɪt, -dʒi ɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-lee-jit, -jee-it]
    • /kəˈli dʒɪt, -dʒi ɪt/

Definitions of collegiates word

  • adjective collegiates of or relating to a college: collegiate life. 1
  • adjective collegiates of, characteristic of, or intended for college students: collegiate clothes; a collegiate dictionary. 1
  • adjective collegiates of the nature of or constituted as a college. 1
  • noun collegiates (in Canada) collegiate institute. 1
  • noun collegiates Plural form of collegiate. 1
  • noun collegiates plural of collegiate. 0

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Origin of collegiates

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Late Latin word collēgiātus. See college, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Collegiates

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

collegiates popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

collegiates usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for collegiates

adjective collegiates

  • academics — of or relating to a college, academy, school, or other educational institution, especially one for higher education: academic requirements.
  • colleges — Plural form of college.

Antonyms for collegiates

adjective collegiates

  • plains — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.

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