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university of life

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The real world as a source of instruction, as opposed to a formal education.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Ireland, UK, idiomatic

Examples

  • I learned all I need to know from the university of life, not from books.

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