The word campus has its roots in American colleges: Here is how

The word campus, now central to American college life, originated at Princeton in the 18th century. Initially called a “yard,” the college grounds transformed under President John Witherspoon, who introduced the Latin term meaning “field.” Over centuries, Princeton’s Campus expanded through donations, architectural innovation, and careful planning, becoming a model of scholarly space and influencing colleges nationwide.

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