No. 8,584 in German
kollegium
A "kollegium" in German refers to a group or body of colleagues, typically a faculty or staff at an institution.
In a sentence
Das Kollegium der Schule trifft sich wöchentlich.
The teaching staff of the school meets weekly.
In this sentence, 'Kollegium' refers to the collective body of staff members, specifically teachers, working in an educational institution.
Im Universitätskollegium wurde über neue Forschung diskutiert.
In the university faculty, new research was discussed.
Here, 'Kollegium' denotes the academic staff or members associated with a university or a similar institution, emphasizing their intellectual discussions.
Das Kollegium der Ärzte im Krankenhaus entscheidet über den Behandlungsplan.
The team of doctors in the hospital decides on the treatment plan.
In this example, 'Kollegium' is used to describe a group of professionals in a shared field, here focusing on medical practitioners collaborating for patients' care.
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