Ivy League
US /ˌaɪ.vi ˈliːɡ/
UK /ˌaɪ.vi ˈliːɡ/
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a group of eight old, respected universities in the northeastern US, that have high academic standards and are difficult to get into
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She dreams of attending an Ivy League university.
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Many successful people are graduates of Ivy League institutions.
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relating to or characteristic of the Ivy League universities, often implying academic excellence, prestige, and exclusivity
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He has a very Ivy League look, always dressed in blazers and khakis.
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The company is known for its Ivy League recruitment practices, hiring only from top universities.