Princeton

/ˈprɪnstən/
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Other forms: Princetons

Definitions of Princeton
  1. noun
    a university in New Jersey
    synonyms: Princeton University
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    university
    establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching
  2. noun
    a university town in central New Jersey
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    town
    an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
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