single-campus
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/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈkæmpəs/
one location
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'single-campus' is a compound word formed from 'single,' meaning 'one,' and 'campus,' referring to the grounds of a university or college.
Historical Evolution
The word 'campus' originated from the Latin word 'campus,' meaning 'field,' and was adopted into English in the 18th century to describe the grounds of a college or university.
Meaning Changes
The term 'single-campus' has maintained its meaning of referring to an institution with one campus since its inception.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to an institution or organization that operates on one campus only.
The university is a single-campus institution, offering all its courses in one location.
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