This is the 1698th most frequent Catalan word.
universitats
"Universitats" means "universities."
In this sentence, "universitats" is used as the subject of the sentence referring to higher education institutions collectively.
Les universitats fomenten la investigació i el coneixement.
Universities promote research and knowledge.
Here, "universitats" is used as the object of discussion where their geographical placement is being considered.
La localització de les universitats és un factor important per als estudiants.
The location of universities is an important factor for students.
In this context, "universitats" is used to refer to specific institutions within a broader category emphasizing their offerings.