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CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “college”?
Estimated level
A1
beginner
“college” is roughly the #408 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated A1 level.
Meaning
noun. (in some proper nouns) A group sharing common purposes or goals.
Example: College of Cardinals, College of Surgeons.
Similar words: department, faculty, school.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “college” sits in the A1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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