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Paris University

Paris University

3.9
An old university in Paris that was a main center of learning in the Middle Ages and Renaissance
  • proper noun
translation icon : Universidad de París
  • The medieval scholars at Paris University played a vital role in shaping Western thought.

Examples

  • Did you know that Paris University was founded in the 12th century?

  • She spent a semester abroad studying philosophy at Paris University.

  • Many Nobel laureates have been affiliated with Paris University throughout its long history.

  • I studied literature at Paris University.

  • Many Nobel laureates have been affiliated with Paris University throughout its long history.

  • She spent a semester abroad studying philosophy at Paris University.

  • The medieval scholars at Paris University played a vital role in shaping Western thought.

Synonyms

Sorbonne
vsParis University
10 6.4

A historic university in Paris known as a center for learning and culture

is about medieval and Renaissance prominence rather than general cultural fame
University of Paris
vsParis University
5.8

A university in Paris founded in the 12th century that was a leading center for learning until 1970

is focused on medieval and Renaissance prominence rather than institutional history
Paris-Sorbonne University
vsParis University
5.1

A historic university in Paris known for arts and culture

emphasizes medieval and Renaissance prominence rather than general later influence

Surface Forms

Paris University main

Morphology

Paris + university

The meaning is directly compositional: 'Paris' names the city and 'university' names the institution, so together they denote a university located in Paris. This place-name + institution naming pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows standard English noun-noun composition, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the MWE.

Etymology

The name Paris University comes from a group of schools near the big Notre-Dame church where teachers and students met in the Middle Ages. Because people came from many countries to study there, the schools became famous as the 'center of learning', and today Paris University still refers to that historic, important university.