De campus
Example: De campus van de universiteit is groot en modern ingericht.
Definition
"De campus" refers to the grounds and buildings of a university or college, often designed as a unified area for education, residence, and social activities. It typically includes classrooms, dormitories, libraries, and recreational facilities.
Etymology
The word "de campus" originates from Latin, where 'campus' means 'field' or 'open space.' It was adopted into Dutch and English to describe the open grounds surrounding academic institutions. Did you know that originally, 'campus' simply meant a flat field before becoming associated with universities?
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"De campus" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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