Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of college
"Several colleges from across the country attended the regional sports tournament to scout their top recruits."
In plain English: Colleges are schools where people go to study for degrees after high school.
"Many students choose to attend colleges near their hometowns."
Usage: Use "colleges" to refer to multiple institutions of higher education that offer undergraduate or graduate degrees. Do not use this word when talking about a single school, which should be written as "college."
Derived from Latin collegium, meaning "a society" or "association," the term originally referred to a group of people living together under common rules before evolving to denote institutions of higher education. The plural form emerged in Middle English during the 14th century as these groups became formalized centers for learning.