stanford

Thân thiện

A student walks across the sunny Stanford campus.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A prestigious private research university located in Stanford, California, United States, officially known as Leland Stanford Junior University.
   • The surname of Leland Stanford (1824-1893), an American industrialist, politician, and founder of Stanford University.

Usage Examples

• Referring to the university:
  • She received her degree from Stanford.
  • Stanford is known for its strong programs in engineering and computer science.
• Referring to the person:
  • Leland Stanford was a former governor of California and a U.S. Senator.
  • The university was founded by Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, in memory of their son.

Advanced Usage

• "Stanford University": The full formal name of the institution.
  • He was accepted to Stanford University.
• "Stanford, California": The census-designated place where the university is located.
  • The campus is situated in Stanford, California.

Variants and Related Words

• Stanfordian (noun, informal): A student or alumnus of Stanford University.
  • As a Stanfordian, he was proud of his alma mater.

Synonyms

• Leland Stanford Junior University (formal name).
• The Farm (informal nickname for Stanford University's campus).

Related Phrases

• "Stanford Cardinal": Refers to the university's athletic teams.
  • The Stanford Cardinal won the championship.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a university in California
2. United States railroad executive and founder of Stanford University (1824-1893)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Stanford University
• Stanford
• Leland Stanford