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Quinnipiac

Quinnipiac

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A Native American people from Connecticut or the university that uses their name
  • proper noun
  • /ˌkwɪnɪˈpɪæk/
: Quinnipiac
  • Saturday night's game at Quinnipiac proved no better with a 4-1 loss to the Bobcats.
  • Quinnipiac University

Examples

  • Quinnipiac University released two polls this week showing the president's approval rating at 52.

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  • Quinnipiac University offers a variety of degree programs for students from all backgrounds.

  • I do appreciate Quinnipiac; they have a great track record.

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  • "During orientation this summer, I learned so much about him and his love for involvement and Quinnipiac in general.

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  • Quinnipiac University lost its long-time director of Student Health Services on Monday, Oct. 29.

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  • Associate head coach George Blaney and Quinnipiac coach Tom Moore, a former UConn assistant, were in attendance.

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  • We are so happy to be speaking with film maker Marty Lang, also known as Professor Lang, at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT.

  • Payne finishes her career at Quinnipiac with 507 kills, 239 digs, and 208 blocks.

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  • As a freshman at Quinnipiac University, he was excited to explore new opportunities.

  • The Quinnipiac basketball team made it to the finals, marking a significant achievement for the school.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Quinnipiac was first the name of a Native American people from the Connecticut coast and the name means 'long water', which is why the tribe's name was later used for the region and for Quinnipiac University.