Ivy League

Etymology
From earlier Ivy colleges (1933), as Ivy League first used by AP sports editor (1935). The title became official after the formation of the athletic conference in 1954. From the tradition of at many older colleges and universities, where  is planted to honor academic excellence.

Proper noun

 * 1)   An association of eight universities in the USA, known for high quality.

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 長春藤聯盟, 常青藤聯盟
 * Dutch: Ivy League
 * Finnish: Ivy League, murattiliiga