De universiteit
Example: De universiteit biedt veel mogelijkheden voor studenten om te groeien.
Definition
"De universiteit" refers to an institution of higher education and research, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in various academic disciplines. It provides opportunities for students to gain advanced knowledge, conduct research, and prepare for professional careers.
Etymology
The term "de universiteit" comes from the Latin word 'universitas,' meaning 'the whole' or 'the universe,' originally referring to a community or corporation of teachers and scholars. Over time, it evolved into the concept of a higher education institution, as we understand it today.
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"De universiteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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