Campus

Definition

Campus is a noun. It refers to the grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school, where educational, residential, and recreational activities occur. It can also denote a company's premises, especially in technology or corporate environments.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkæmpəs/
• Respelling: KAM-puhs

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkæmpəs/
• Respelling: KAM-puhs

The pronunciation of "campus" is the same in both American and British English.

Etymology

The word "campus" originates from Latin, meaning "field" or "open space." It was adopted in American English in the 18th century, initially referring to the grounds of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), and later came to mean the grounds of a college or university.

Derivatives

• Campus-wide (adjective)
• Off-campus (adjective/adverb)
• On-campus (adjective/adverb)
• Campused (adjective)
• Campusing (verb, informal)

Synonyms

• University grounds
• Schoolyard
• Collegiate grounds

Antonyms

• Off-campus
• Remote
• Isolated

Usage

The term "campus" is widely used in educational settings, as in "The university campus has several libraries and recreational facilities." It is also used in business contexts, especially for corporate locations, such as "The tech company has a large campus in Silicon Valley."

Related Terms

• University: An institution of higher education and research.
• College: An educational institution offering undergraduate degrees.
• Institute: An organization or place dedicated to education or research.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school: Refers to the physical location where educational and recreational facilities are located.
  • Example: "The students spent their weekends exploring the campus."
• A company's premises, especially in a business context: Often used to describe the headquarters or main site of a corporation.
  • Example: "The tech giant expanded its campus to include new research labs."