-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
higher education
noun
: education beyond the secondary level
especially
: education provided by a college or university
Examples of higher education in a Sentence
Students and their parents worry about the rising cost of higher education.
Recent Examples on the Web
In this way, hybrid learning has opened the door to a more interconnected, global perspective in higher education.
—Joe Way, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The collaboration will begin with an open call next month to faculty and staff for ideas on how to explore the uses of AI in higher education.
—Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
The Negro Fine Arts School staged an annual recital to showcase the students' accomplishments, and awarded scholarships to students going to college or pursuing other higher education.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Dec. 2024
Despite initially promising a more moderate rule, the group barred women from higher education, public spaces like parks and most jobs, and shut down hair and beauty salons across the country after deeming them un-Islamic.
—Marc Smith, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for higher education
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
First Known Use
1834, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near higher education
Cite this Entry
“Higher education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher%20education. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
higher education
noun
: education provided by a college or university
More from Merriam-Webster on higher education
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for higher education
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about higher education
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share