college

noun15

1. •
   (US) a place of higher education for students who have finished high school

   • She's still in college
   • These should be his college years, but he joined the Army.
2. •
   An academic institution.
3. •
   (Ireland, Philippines) A university.
4. •
   (Canada) A postsecondary institution that offers vocational training and/or associate's degrees.
5. •
   (UK) An institution of further education at an intermediate level; sixth form.
6. •
   (UK) An institution for adult education at a basic or intermediate level (teaching those of any age).
7. •
   (UK, Australia) A high school or secondary school.
8. •
   (Australia) A private (non-government) primary or high school.
9. •
   (Singapore) A government high school, short for junior college.
10. •
    A bilingual school.
11. •
    A specialized division of a university.
12. •
    (UK) A non-specialized, semi-autonomous division of a university, with its own faculty, departments, library, etc.
13. •
    A group of people sharing common purposes or goals, especially ecclesiastics or professionals; a corporate group; a group of colleagues.

    • The Salii were not limited to Rome; similar colleges of dancing priests are known to have existed in many towns of ancient Italy. — 1911
14. •
    An electoral college.
15. •
    (Australia) A residential hall associated with a university, possibly having its own tutors.