campus - Master This Word
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campus Word Meanings
- the grounds of a school or university
- an area used for educational purposes
- a specific location for activities and buildings
campus Example Sentences
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campus Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈkæmpəs/
US
/ˈkæmpəs/
campus Word Etymology
campus = field; Latin → English. Imagine a sprawling green field filled with students studying and participating in activities, embodying the spirit of education in an open space.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
Step onto the campus path, I move with the rhythm of feet and chatter around me. I shift my backpack higher and adjust my pace, keeping my balance as the walk threads me past classrooms and courtyards. The spaces open up like a map turning with every turn I take, and I place my coffee on a bench to sketch out the day. In this scene, campus feels like a place you can explore, study, and meet life in motion.
Real Context
Campus refers to the grounds and buildings of a school or university, plus the surrounding facilities where educational activities happen. It can describe a physical place, as in the campus map, or the idea of student life in that place, as in campus life. The word evokes a contained learning environment with libraries, classrooms, dormitories, and student centers. It originated from Latin campus meaning field and entered English to describe a field-like space for education. In everyday speech, people say on campus, off campus, or campus tour. Learners often confuse campus with camp or camping, so remember the noun is specific to a school setting.
Usage Reminders
- on campus usage, campus life, campus tour, campus map, off campus, campus center
Common Misconceptions
- Campus only means the buildings, not the whole area
- Campus equals a specific university, not any school
- Campus life is the same as city life
- Off campus refers to moving away for good
- Campus and campus center are interchangeable
Thinking Differences
For English learners, campus is a concrete place tied to a school, not a city district; avoid thinking campus equals all education or a generic 'camp'.
Learning Tips
- Learn on-campus vs off-campus usage
- Collocate with campus facilities (library, dorm, cafeteria)
- Use campus tour and campus map naturally
- Differentiate campus from camp (camping)
- Practice campus life expressions
- Read campus-related articles to see noun in context
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'campus'?
A.A school building
B.A hotel
C.A hospital
D.A collection of buildings where students live and study
Step 2: Usage
In which context is the word 'campus' commonly used?
A.Cooking
B.Education
C.Farming
D.Construction
Step 3: Similar Words
Which of the following words is most similar to 'campus'?
A.Forest
B.Office
C.Jungle
D.Library
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'campus'?
A.Desert
B.Island
C.Mountain
D.City
Step 5: Mastery
Can you give an example of a real-life campus?
A.The Grand Canyon
B.The White House
C.The Eiffel Tower
D.Harvard University
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