cam·pus
/ˈkæmpəs/ noun plural cam·pus·es
: the area and buildings around a university, college, school, etc. [count] ▪ Visitors crowded the campus on graduation day. ▪ Rallies were held on college/university campuses across the country. ▪ We walked around the campus on our first day. [noncount] ▪ How do you like living on campus? [=in the dormitories/housing provided by the school] ▪ She prefers living off campus. [=she prefers not living in the dormitories/housing provided by the school] ▪ (US, somewhat old-fashioned) The quarterback of the football team is a real big man on campus. [=he is important and well-known] — often used before another noun ▪ campus events/life ▪ campus politics