campus
UK: ˈkæmpəs | US: ˈkæmpəs
n. the grounds and buildings of a university or college
n. a branch or site of an institution (e.g., corporate campus)
campus = camp<field> + us<noun suffix>
- camp (from Latin campus meaning "field, open space")
- us (Latin noun suffix, often denoting a place or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word campus originates from Latin campus, meaning "field" or "level ground." It was first used in English in the 18th century to describe the expansive grounds of universities, reflecting the open, park-like settings of early American colleges. The term later expanded to include any designated site of an institution, retaining its core idea of a defined space.
The university campus is filled with historic buildings and modern facilities.
Students gathered on the campus lawn for the spring festival.
The tech company built a new campus to house its growing workforce.
She enjoys biking across the sprawling campus every morning.
The campus library is open 24 hours during exam week.