Princeton
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Definition
- 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
- a university in New Jersey
- a university town in central New Jersey