Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A private Ivy League research university in Hanover, New Hampshire, USA: Dartmouth College is an institution of higher education, founded in 1769. It is one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution and a member of the Ivy League.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • She received her undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College.
  • Dartmouth College is known for its strong programs in the liberal arts and sciences.
  • The traditions of Dartmouth College are an important part of campus life.

Advanced Usage

• "Dartmouth": Often used alone as a shortened, informal reference to the institution.
  • He was accepted to Dartmouth.
• "Dartmouth College case" (Dartmouth College v. Woodward): Refers to the landmark 1819 U.S. Supreme Court case that dealt with the application of the Contract Clause of the Constitution to private corporations, specifically involving the college. This case is frequently cited in legal and historical contexts.
  • The Dartmouth College case was a pivotal decision for American business law.

Variants and Related Words

• Dartmouth (n): The common abbreviated name for Dartmouth College.
• Dartmouthian (n): A student or alumnus/alumna of Dartmouth College.
  • As a Dartmouthian, he was proud of his alma mater.

Synonyms

• University: A general term for an institution of higher education. (Note: While Dartmouth is a "college" in name, it is a university in function, granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.)
• Ivy League institution: Refers to its membership in the prestigious athletic and academic conference.

Related Phrases

• "The Big Green": The nickname for Dartmouth College's athletic teams.
  • The Big Green won the championship.
• "On the Dartmouth College campus": A phrase specifying location.
  • The event will be held on the Dartmouth College campus.

Noun

1. a college in New Hampshire