Meaning
university
- a university, especially in formal or institutional language
In a sentence
Mio fratello studia in un ateneo di Roma.
My brother studies at a university in Rome.
Quale ateneo hai scelto per il master?
Which university did you choose for the master's degree?
L'ateneo non ha ancora pubblicato il bando.
The university has not published the call yet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ateneo | masculine · singular |
| atenei | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- More formal than università.
- Often used in news, official texts, and academic contexts.
- Common in phrases like ateneo pubblico or ateneo milanese.