A Quick and Simple Dictionary

college

1. Noun.  An institution of further education at an intermediate level (in the UK, typically teaching those aged 16 to 19); sixth form.
2. Noun.  An institution for adult education at a basic or intermediate level (teaching those of any age).
3. Noun.  (British, in the names of private schools) A secondary school.
4. Noun.  A non-specialized, semi-autonomous division of a university, with its own faculty, departments, library, etc.
5. Noun.  (Australia) A residential hall associated with a university, which may be independent or have its own tutors but is not involved in teaching.
6. Noun.  (context, loosely) Any institution of higher education.
7. Noun.  (US) An institution of higher education teaching undergraduates and/or graduates. Nearly synonymous with university, with less emphasis on research and may, or may not, have graduate or doctoral programs.
8. Noun.  (US) A specialized division of a university.