college friend

University era buddy

A college friend is someone you became friends with during your undergraduate years.

The term often carries nostalgic weight—college friendships form during a formative period and may persist decades later even with minimal contact: I'm meeting up with some college friends this weekend.

The relationship is defined by its origin, not necessarily its current closeness.

Related

campus · buddy · study buddy · classmate · sophomore · graduation · cap and gown · party · study · late nights · beer pong · keg stand · finals · memories · old times · reunion · lifelong · bonding

Opposites
life stage of friendship origin

college friendchildhood friend

Companion from youth

lifelong friend · work friend

institutional context of relationship

college friendcoworker

Fellow employee

family member · neighbor · teammate · online friend · pen pal

institutional context of meeting

college friendwork friend

Colleague you're close with

colleague · neighbor · gym buddy · online friend

Family

college, friend, colleges, collegiate, collegial, collegiality, collegian, friends, friendly

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