How Do You Spell COLLEDGE?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒlɛd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "colledge" is [kˈɒlɛd͡ʒ], [kˈɒlɛd‍ʒ], [k_ˈɒ_l_ɛ_dʒ] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

Etymology of COLLEDGE

The word colledge is an early variant spelling of college.

The term college derives from the Latin word collegium, which means a collection or gathering of individuals for a common purpose. In ancient Rome, the term was mainly used to refer to groups of people who gathered together for religious or social purposes. Over time, college came to be associated with educational institutions, particularly those that provide higher education.

The spelling colledge was commonly used in early modern English, during the period between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. Over time, the spelling evolved, and college became the standard form.

It is worth noting that spelling variations were common during this period of English history, and words were not standardized in the same way they are today. Therefore, the spelling colledge represents an earlier form of the word that eventually developed into the modern college.

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