college college /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/

noun

1. () The body of faculty and students of a college  ( college )
   the body of faculty and students of a college
    I am attending a prestigious college in the city
   I am attending a prestigious college in the city
   
2. A complex of buildings in which an institution of higher education is housed  ( college )
   a complex of buildings in which an institution of higher education is housed
    The college campus was buzzing with activity as students returned for the new semester.
   The college campus was buzzing with activity as students returned for the new semester.
   
   
3. An institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees; often a part of a university  ( college )
   an institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees; often a part of a university
    She attended a renowned college that was part of a larger university system.
   She attended a renowned college that was part of a larger university system.