Princeton

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A prestigious university in New Jersey, USA: Princeton is a world-renowned private Ivy League research university located in Princeton, New Jersey.
    • The town in central New Jersey where the university is located: Princeton is also the name of the borough and township that surround and host the university campus.
Examples of Usage
  • Referring to the university:
    • She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton.
    • Princeton is known for its rigorous academic programs in the humanities and sciences.
  • Referring to the town:
    • We visited the historic downtown of Princeton.
    • He has lived in Princeton for over twenty years.
Advanced Usage
  • "Princeton University": The full formal name of the institution, often used to distinguish it from the town.
    • He is a professor of physics at Princeton University.
  • "Princeton, New Jersey": Specifies the location, clarifying reference to the town or the broader area.
    • The company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.
Variants and Related Words
  • Princetonian (noun): A student, alumnus, alumna, or faculty member of Princeton University.
    • As a Princetonian, he was part of a vast alumni network.
  • Tiger (noun): The mascot of Princeton University's athletic teams.
    • The Princeton Tigers won the game.
Synonyms
  • Ivy League institution (when referring specifically to the university's category).
  • University town (when referring to the character of the location).
Related Phrases
  • "Princeton-educated": Having received an education from Princeton University.
    • The Princeton-educated economist proposed a new theory.
  • "Town and gown": A phrase sometimes used to describe the relationship between the residents of Princeton (town) and the university community (gown).
    • The "town and gown" dynamic in Princeton is generally collaborative.
Noun
  1. a university in New Jersey
  2. a university town in central New Jersey