universitas

noun

uni·​ver·​si·​tas
plural universitates
ˌ⸗⸗ˌ⸗⸗ˈtāˌtēz
: something whether in fact composed of one or more than one unit that is treated as an indivisible whole by the law

Word History

Etymology

Latin, literally, totality

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of universitas was in 1741

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“Universitas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/universitas. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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