cornell university
Definition
- Proper noun:
- An Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States: Cornell University is a private, statutory land-grant research university. It is a member of the prestigious Ivy League group of universities.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- She received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University.
- Cornell University was founded in 1865.
- The research conducted at Cornell University is world-renowned.
Advanced Usage
- "Cornell": Often used as a shortened, informal reference to the university.
- He was accepted to Cornell for engineering.
- "Cornellian": A term used to refer to a student or alumnus of Cornell University.
- The Cornellian alumni network is very strong.
Variants and Related Words
- Ivy League: The athletic conference comprising eight private institutions in the Northeastern United States, including Cornell University, known for academic excellence.
- Land-grant university: A type of institution designated by a state to receive benefits from the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890, focusing on teaching agriculture, science, and engineering. Cornell is a notable example.
Synonyms
- University: An institution of higher education and research.
- Ivy League school: One of the eight elite private universities in the Northeastern U.S.
Related Phrases
- "Attend Cornell": To be a student at Cornell University.
- Her dream was to attend Cornell.
- "Graduate from Cornell": To complete a degree program at Cornell University.
- He will graduate from Cornell next spring.
Noun
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a university in Ithaca, New York
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