A person can have a spirit. But could a university have a spirit too? For example, Harvard is dedicated to producing business leaders. Chicago is dedicated to researching. Could I use "spirit" to describe distinct style of each university?
The word "spirit" is typically not used like this, either for a person or a university. You'd more likely hear, for example: He has a reputation as a top researcher. The University of Chicago has a reputation for top notch research.
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The word "spirit" is typically not used like this, either for a person or a university. You'd more likely hear, for example:
He has a reputation as a top researcher.
The University of Chicago has a reputation for top notch research.
He's known for his business acumen.
Harvard is known for producing leading figures in business.