higher education

noun

: education beyond the secondary level
especially : education provided by a college or university

Examples of higher education in a Sentence

Students and their parents worry about the rising cost of higher education.
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Trump’s attempts to strongarm private companies such as tech giants, a string of law firms, and media companies, as well as pressuring higher education institutions, have created an unorthodox playbook that misaligns with conservatives’ traditional fears of government overreach. Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025 The latter highlighted the importance of the district’s universal free meal program due to federal budget cuts to social programs, like Section 8 and financial aid for higher education students. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025 The result is a generation of students entering higher education and the workforce facing difficulty in navigating complexity. Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025 The fate of higher education will determine the strength of our workforce, the pace of innovation, and America's global competitiveness. Leadership Brainery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for higher education

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of higher education was in 1834

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“Higher education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher%20education. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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higher education

noun
: education provided by a college or university

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