English word college comes from Latin collega, Latin -ionem
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| collega | Latin (lat) | (by extension) associate, companion, fellow, colleague. A partner (in office), colleague. |
| -ionem | Latin (lat) | |
| collegium | Latin (lat) | College (several senses). Corporation, guild, company. School. |
| college | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | Institution; organization (establishment of people with similar aims/goals). |
| college | English (en) | (Australia) A private (non-government) primary or high school.. (Australia) A residential hall associated with a university, possibly having its own tutors.. (Canada, Israel) A postsecondary institution that offers vocational training and/or associate's degrees.. (UK) An institution for adult education at a basic or intermediate level (teaching those of any age).. (UK) An institution of [...] |