Definition

Proper noun: * Brown University: A private Ivy League research university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. It is known for its distinctive undergraduate curriculum, which allows students significant freedom in designing their own course of study.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • She received her undergraduate degree from Brown University.
  • The study conducted at Brown University was published in a major scientific journal.
  • He applied early decision to Brown University.

Advanced Usage

• "Brown": Informally, the university is often referred to simply as "Brown."
  • She is a proud alumna of Brown.
  • The Brown Bears are the university's athletic teams.

Variants and Related Words

• Brown: The common short form and adjective form.
  • He is a Brown student. (He is a student at Brown University.)
• Brunonian: A less common term for a student or alumnus of Brown University.
  • The reunion was attended by Brunonians from many graduating classes.

Synonyms

• Ivy League institution: Brown is a member of this group of prestigious Northeastern U.S. universities.
• Research university: Describes its primary academic function.

Related Phrases

• The Brown Curriculum / The Open Curriculum: Refers specifically to the university's unique undergraduate academic program that has few core requirements.
  • The freedom of the Brown Curriculum was a major factor in her choice.

Noun

1. a university in Rhode Island