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University of Chicago

University of Chicago

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A private university in Chicago famous for strong research and successful graduates
  • proper noun
  • /juːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti əv ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/
translation icon : Universidad de Chicago
  • Many renowned scholars have graduated from the University of Chicago.
  • University of Chicago Press
  • student at the University of Chicago
  • University of Chicago professor

And I think the best way to paint this picture is from scientists at the University of Chicago.

Examples

  • Rebecca Zorach is an associate professor of art history at the University of Chicago.

    Academic text (2011)

  • DOUGLAS DUNCAN is Associate Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Who do you know at the University of Chicago?

    A River Runs Through It (1992)

  • I've been offered a job at the University of Chicago.

    A River Runs Through It (1992)

  • They raised six kids who all went to fine schools like the University of Chicago.

    Sicko (2007)

  • Anthony and I went to the University of Chicago years ago when we were grad students.

    Princess Cyd (2017)

  • Monica Peek, MD, MPH, is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Chicago and a primary care physician.

    Academic text (2013)

  • I applied to several programs at the University of Chicago to pursue my graduate studies.

  • The University of Chicago is famous for its rigorous academic programs and distinguished faculty.

Surface Forms

University of Chicago main

Morphology

university + of + Chicago

The phrase is fully compositional: a learner who knows 'university' and 'Chicago' will readily infer it denotes a university located in Chicago, with 'of' marking the locative/associative relation. Specific attributes in the full definition (prestige, private research focus) are not derivable from the parts, but the basic referential meaning is transparently built from the constituents.

Etymology

University of Chicago was named after the city of Chicago and was started in 1890 with help from businessman John D. Rockefeller to create a 'private' school for serious study. So today University of Chicago means the well-known private university in Chicago, famous for strong study and many important graduates.