Paris-Sorbonne University
- proper noun
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Universidad de París-Sorbona
- Many influential philosophers have lectured at Paris-Sorbonne University over the centuries.
Examples
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International students are attracted to Paris-Sorbonne University for its rich academic tradition.
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Did you know that Paris-Sorbonne University offers many programs in English?
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She earned her degree in history at Paris-Sorbonne University before moving abroad.
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I studied at Paris-Sorbonne University for four years.
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Students from all over the world come to study at Paris-Sorbonne University, known for its prestigious programs.
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Dating back to the Middle Ages, Paris-Sorbonne University has a long history of academic excellence.
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The library at Paris-Sorbonne University houses thousands of rare manuscripts and historical documents.
Synonyms
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A historic university in Paris known as a center for learning and culture
A university in Paris founded in the 12th century that was a leading center for learning until 1970
An old university in Paris that was a main center of learning in the Middle Ages and Renaissance
Surface Forms
Morphology
Paris-Sorbonne + university
The phrase is a proper-name + institution construction: knowing 'Paris'/'Paris-Sorbonne' as a place or institution element together with 'university' lets a B1 learner infer it refers to a university associated with Paris/Sorbonne (i.e., a university in Paris). Such naming patterns are compositional and common across languages, so the basic referential meaning is directly derivable, even though specific historical prestige cannot be inferred from the constituents alone.
Etymology
Paris-Sorbonne University takes its name from the city Paris and the old college called the Sorbonne, where teachers and students met to study and debate for centuries. So the name brings to mind a 'historic, respected university' in Paris.