1 an educational institution designed for instruction, examination, or both, of students in many branches of advanced learning, conferring degrees in various faculties, and often embodying colleges and similar institutions.
2 the members of this collectively.
3 a team, crew, etc., representing a university.
Phrases and idioms:
at university studying at a university.
Etymology: ME f. OF universiteacute f. L universitas -tatis the whole (world), in LL college, guild (as UNIVERSE)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.