1. A large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees
   "The research uni is known for its cutting-edge scientific facilities";
   - university, school [N. Amer]
    
2. Establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching
   "She's studying engineering at the local uni";
   - university, school [N. Amer]
    
3. The body of faculty and students at a university
   "The entire uni came together to celebrate the centennial anniversary";
   - university, school [N. Amer]

1. One, single
   - mono-, mon-

Derived forms: unis

Type of: body, educational institution, establishment

Part of: academe, academia

Encyclopedia: Uni, Kirov Oblast