on-campus
|on/cam/pus|
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/ˈɑn ˈkæmpəs/
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/ˈɒn ˈkæmpəs/
within university grounds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'on-campus' originates from the English words 'on' and 'campus', where 'on' meant 'in contact with' and 'campus' referred to the grounds of a college or university.
Historical Evolution
'on-campus' evolved from the combination of 'on' and 'campus' in modern English to describe something located within the university grounds.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'located within the university grounds', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
located or occurring within the grounds of a college or university.
The university offers on-campus housing for students.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42