Definition

Proper noun A prestigious private Ivy League research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. It is one of the oldest and most renowned institutions of higher education in the country.

Usage

The term "Princeton University" is used as the official name of the institution. It functions as a proper noun and is typically not used with articles (like "the") when referring to the university itself.

Examples * She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University. * Princeton University was founded in 1746. * The research conducted at Princeton University is world-class.

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used metonymically to refer to the institution's administration, faculty, or collective student body.
  • Example: Princeton University has announced a new policy on financial aid.

Variants and Related Words

• Princeton (n): A common shortened form used to refer to the university or the surrounding town.
  • Example: He was accepted to Princeton.
• Tiger (n): The mascot of Princeton University's athletic teams.
• Ivy League (n): The athletic conference and colloquial grouping of eight elite Northeastern universities, which includes Princeton University.

Synonyms

• Ivy League institution
• Research university

Note: While other universities are similar, "Princeton University" has no direct synonym as it is a unique proper noun.

Noun

1. a university in New Jersey