Meaning of the word "state university" in English

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state university

US /ˌsteɪt juːnɪˈvɜːrsəti/
UK /ˌsteɪt juːnɪˈvɜːrsəti/
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Noun

1.

a university that is funded by a state government rather than by private money

Example:
She decided to attend the state university because of its affordable tuition.
Many students choose a state university over a private one for financial reasons.
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