O campus
Example: Os alunos passaram a tarde estudando no campus da universidade.
Definition
"O campus" refers to the grounds and buildings of a university or college where academic activities and student life take place. It typically includes lecture halls, libraries, dormitories, and recreational facilities, serving as the central area for education and social interaction.
Etymology
The word "o campus" comes from Latin, where 'campus' meant 'field' or 'open space.' It was adopted into Portuguese to describe the open grounds of a university. Did you know? The term originally referred to any open field but evolved to mean the entire university area.
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