Colleger

/ˈkɑːlɪdʒər/ noun

Definition

A student or member of a college, particularly one associated with a specific residential college within a university.

Etymology

From college plus the suffix -r or -er (one who). This term is most commonly used in British universities with the collegiate system, especially Oxford and Cambridge.

Kelly Says

At Oxford and Cambridge, being a 'colleger' (member of a specific college) is more important to your identity than being a university student—it shapes your friendships, loyalties, and even career networks.

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