UCLA (no periods),
University of California (Los Angeles division).
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UCLA [UCLA]
the largest of the eight branches of the University of ↑California. It was established in 1919 and in 2001 had about 37 000 students. UCLA is known especially for its film studies. It also has a strong sports programme and has won the ↑NCAA National Basketball Championship 11 times.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.