college

• Institución educativa que imparte estudios superiores o formación profesional especializada, generalmente después de la secundaria.

An educational institution or establishment providing higher education or specialized professional training.

1. Educational institutionA2formalamerican

   An institution of higher education that offers undergraduate programs and sometimes graduate degrees.

   Institución de educación superior

   • She is studying biology at a local college.
   • He graduated from college last year.
   • Many students apply to college after finishing high school.

   Sinónimosacademyinstituteschooluniversity

2. Part of a universityB1formalbritish

   A division within a university that focuses on a specific area of study.

   facultad universitaria

   • She is a member of the College of Engineering.
   • The College of Arts and Sciences offers many courses.
   • He was accepted into the medical college at the university.

   Sinónimosfacultyschool

3. Group of professionalsB2formal

   An organized group of professional people with particular aims, duties, and privileges.

   colegio profesional

   • The Royal College of Surgeons sets standards for medical practice.
   • She was elected to the College of Physicians.
   • The college of architects held their annual meeting.

   Sinónimosassociationbodycouncilinstitutionorganizationsociety