student union
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Definition
Noun: 1. A building on a college or university campus: A dedicated facility that provides spaces for social activities, dining, meetings, and other services for students. 2. An organized body of students: An association representing the student body of a college or university, often responsible for organizing social events, providing services, and advocating for student interests.
Usage Examples
- As a building:
- Let's meet for coffee at the student union.
- The new student union has a cinema, several restaurants, and a ballroom.
- As an organization:
- The student union is organizing a protest against the tuition hike.
- She was elected president of the student union.
Advanced Usage
- "Student union building" (often abbreviated as SUB): This phrase explicitly refers to the physical building, clarifying the architectural meaning.
- The rally will be held in front of the student union building.
Variants and Related Words
- Students' union: An alternative spelling using the possessive form, common in some regions.
- Student government / Student association: Terms with similar meanings, focusing on the representative and governing functions of the student organization.
Synonyms
- (For the building): Campus center, university center, student center.
- (For the organization): Student government, student association, student council.
Related Idioms or Phrases
- "Through the student union": A phrase indicating that an activity, service, or ticket is organized or provided by the student union organization.
- You can buy discounted theater tickets through the student union.
Noun
- a building on a college campus dedicated to social and organizational activities of the student body