edu

American

[ee-dee-yoo] / ˈiˈdiˈyu /

(on the internet) a top-level domain appearing as a suffix on domain names used for postsecondary educational institutions in the United States.

edu British

abbreviation

an educational establishment

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Etymology

Origin of edu

First recorded in 1985–90; by shortening of education ( def. ) or educational ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Edu Exposito thrashed home another for Espanyol from long range but it was scant consolation for a side who started the season brilliantly but are now without a win in eight, although they remain sixth.

From Barron's

Nuno's breakdown in relations with Forest sporting director Edu and then owner Evangelos Marinakis adds an extra edge to a match which now has a season-defining feel about it for both sides.

From BBC

The process to appoint a new manager was led by Forest's global head of football Edu Gaspar and global technical director George Syrianos.

From BBC

Nuno was not sold on left-back Cuiabano, who was close to joining Brighton, with the Seagulls due to send him on loan to the Championship, before Edu pursued a deal then sent him back to Botafogo on loan.

From BBC

Edu has also been much more visible around the training ground since Nuno's departure in early September - not unusual for a sporting director, but it is a contrast from his previous routine, having opted to remove himself from a potential combustible situation when Nuno was in charge.

From BBC

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