student union

noun

: a building on a college campus that is devoted to student activities and that usually contains lounges, auditoriums, offices, and game rooms

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But since 2024, Black student unions have lost their institutional support, campus space and funding with the rise of anti-diversity, equity and inclusion laws in Utah and Alabama. Antar A. Tichavakunda, The Conversation, 18 Nov. 2025 Critics were especially concerned after a sniper was placed atop the student union. Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Nov. 2025 What To Know The legislation, introduced by Senators Shane Jett and Dana Prieto, would require every institution of higher education in Oklahoma to devote a prominent location on its main campus—near central quads, student unions or primary entrances—to a memorial for Kirk. John Toher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025 Parliamentary officials met with at least 10 student unions, whose demands included the release of demonstrators and an investigation into Prabowo’s accusation about treason. Reuters, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for student union

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of student union was in 1892

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“Student union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20union. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.

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