cam|pus

cam|pus «KAM puhs», noun.

1. the grounds of a college, university, or school: »

The main buildings on a campus usually include classroom buildings, an administration building, a library, a gymnasium, an athletic field and stadium, and dormitories (John D. Millett).

2. college or university life; the academic world: »

Anyone familiar with the campus today knows that many of its problems come from lack of Federal funds (New York Times).

3. an open field used in ancient Rome for public games, military exercises, etc.

4. the grounds and buildings of a business or institution: »

The museum's 20-acre campus was in the heart of the old city.

╂[< Latin campus field, plain. See etym. of doublets camp (Cf. ↑camp), cam|po ¹ (Cf. ↑campo), campo ². (Cf. ↑campo)]