city university
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- noun
- /ˈsɪti ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/
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universidad urbana
- So I, I actually first came to City University of New York, the Graduate Centre, and then, you know, some years later moved to NYU.
It was home to public hospitals, to zoos, to well stocked public libraries, an affordable public transit system, and a tuition free City University.
- It was home to public hospitals, to zoos, to well stocked public libraries, an affordable public transit system, and a tuition free City University.
Examples
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Many students prefer to study at a city university because of the diverse opportunities available.
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The city university offers a variety of practical courses designed for the needs of the local population.
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We're doing one in January at the City University of New York.
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Should you study in one of the large city universities, or head out into the country and study in one of the smaller regional universities?
Blog text (15) -
She is a clinical administrator and attends a city university part-time.
Academic text (1993) -
I am Felix Matos Rodriguez, the Chancellor of the City University of New York, CUNY.
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Attending a city university can provide valuable connections in the urban job market.
Synonyms
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A place where people study after school and get degrees
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Morphology
The meaning 'a university located in a large city' is directly and compositionally derived from 'city' + 'university' as a straightforward noun–noun compound; a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the referent without prior exposure. This compounding pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows predictable English word-formation, so the expression is immediately comprehensible.
Etymology
City university comes from the simple idea of a city and a university: a university that sits in a large town and serves city people. Because it is in the city, students can easily get internships and work with local businesses, so the name often suggests 'practical' or 'career-focused' learning.