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bursary.

A monetary award to university students that allows them to continue their studies.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbɝsɚi/Canada, US/ˈbɝsəɹi/Canada, US
  1. A monetary award to university students that allows them to continue their studies.

  2. The treasury of a religious order or public institution.

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Medieval Latin bursaria, from bursarius.

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