महाविद्यालय
A महाविद्यालय refers to a college or an institution of higher learning that provides undergraduate and sometimes postgraduate degrees. It is structurally positioned between a secondary school (Vidyalaya) and a large-scale university (Vishwavidyalaya).
Examples
3 of 5मैं हर सुबह आठ बजे महाविद्यालय जाता हूँ।
I go to college every morning at eight o'clock.
महाविद्यालय के प्रधानाचार्य कल वार्षिक समारोह को संबोधित करेंगे।
The college principal will address the annual function tomorrow.
तुम्हारा महाविद्यालय यहाँ से कितनी दूर है?
How far is your college from here?
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Maha' (Great/Big) + 'Vidyalaya' (Place of Learning). It is the 'Greater School' or college.
Quick Quiz
राहुल १२वीं पास करने के बाद आगे की पढ़ाई के लिए _____ में दाखिला लेगा।
Correct!
The correct answer is: महाविद्यालय
Examples
मैं हर सुबह आठ बजे महाविद्यालय जाता हूँ।
everydayI go to college every morning at eight o'clock.
महाविद्यालय के प्रधानाचार्य कल वार्षिक समारोह को संबोधित करेंगे।
formalThe college principal will address the annual function tomorrow.
तुम्हारा महाविद्यालय यहाँ से कितनी दूर है?
informalHow far is your college from here?
महाविद्यालयीन शोध पत्रिकाओं में इसे प्रकाशित किया गया था।
academicIt was published in the collegiate research journals.
कंपनी ने महाविद्यालय के साथ प्लेसमेंट के लिए संपर्क किया है।
businessThe company has contacted the college for placement.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
महाविद्यालय जीवन
College life
महाविद्यालय छोड़ना
To drop out/leave college
महाविद्यालय का माहौल
College atmosphere
Often Confused With
Vidyalaya refers to a school (K-12), whereas Mahavidyalaya refers to a higher education college.
Vishwavidyalaya is a university that can grant degrees and oversee many individual colleges.
Usage Notes
The word is more formal than the English loanword 'college', which is very common in spoken Hindi. Use 'Mahavidyalaya' in official documentation, formal writing, or when referring to the specific name of an institution.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'Vidyalaya' when they actually mean college level education. Always check if the institution is for children (school) or young adults (college).
Memory Tip
Think of 'Maha' (Great/Big) + 'Vidyalaya' (Place of Learning). It is the 'Greater School' or college.
Word Origin
Derived from Sanskrit: 'Maha' (great) + 'Vidya' (knowledge) + 'Alaya' (abode/house).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In the Indian education system, many students attend 'affiliated colleges' (Mahavidyalaya) which are local institutions that teach curricula set by a larger University.
Quick Quiz
राहुल १२वीं पास करने के बाद आगे की पढ़ाई के लिए _____ में दाखिला लेगा।
Correct!
The correct answer is: महाविद्यालय
Related Vocabulary
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पठन
A1The act of reading or reciting text, often used in an educational or formal context. It refers to the process of interpreting written symbols and can also imply the study of a subject.
छात्रा
A1A female student or pupil enrolled in an educational institution. It is the feminine form of the word 'chhatra' and refers specifically to a girl or woman who is learning.
विद्यार्थी
A1A person who is dedicated to learning and studying, typically enrolled in a school, college, or university. It literally translates to 'seeker of knowledge' and is used to describe anyone in an academic setting.
विद्यालय
A1A formal institution or building designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. It is a place of learning where primary and secondary education is typically imparted.
मदरसा
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विश्वविद्यालय
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यूनिवर्सिटी
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स्कूल
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ज्ञान
A1Knowledge or awareness acquired through experience, study, or association. It refers to both general information and the deeper understanding or wisdom of a subject.
विद्या
A1Vidya refers to knowledge, learning, or science, encompassing both formal education and spiritual wisdom. In a broader sense, it signifies the pursuit of clarity and the elimination of ignorance through study and practice.
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