Quarters near a quad (4)

I believe the answer is:

dorm

(Other definitions for dorm that I've seen before include "Communal bedroom (abbr)" , "Where retired people may be seen" , "Rest area" , "place to sleep" , "Place to retire" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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