collegiate

adjective

col·​le·​giate kə-ˈlē-jət 

-jē-ət

1

: of or relating to a collegiate church

a collegiate pastor

2

: of, relating to, or comprising a college

collegiate campuses

collegiate mascots

3

: collegial sense 2

4

: designed for or characteristic of college students

collegiate athletics

collegiate organizations

collegiate student housing

collegiately adverb

Examples of collegiate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lastly, in the final episode before Eben Novy-Williams’ return, the hosts talk hockey—from new labor peace to the potential for rising southern powers in collegiate hockey. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025

Her reputation as a leader and tactician has placed her at the forefront of coaching excellence at both the collegiate and international levels. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025

The 22-year-old is not the traditional rookie, having used all four years of collegiate eligibility between Indiana and Missouri. —Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025

From old-school pennants and giant flags to shakers and game day buttons, no space is complete without a touch of collegiate pride. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin collegiatus, from Latin collegium

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing collegiate

• collegiate church
• pre-collegiate
• sub-collegiate

Rhymes for collegiate

• intercollegiate

Kids Definition

collegiate

adjective

col·​le·​giate kə-ˈlē-jət 

-jē-ət

1

: of or relating to a college

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of college students

collegiate sports