Oxonian
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Ox·o·ni·an
(ŏk-sō′nē-ən)adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of Oxford or Oxford University.
n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Oxford.
2. A person who studies or has studied at Oxford University.
[From Medieval Latin Oxōnia, Oxford, from Old English Oxnaford : oxena, genitive pl. of oxa, ox + ford, ford; see ford.]
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Oxonian
(ɒkˈsəʊnɪən)adj
(Placename) of or relating to Oxford or Oxford University
n
1. (Education) a member of Oxford University
2. (Placename) an inhabitant or native of Oxford
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Ox•o•ni•an
(ɒkˈsoʊ ni ən)adj.
1. of or pertaining to Oxford, England, or to Oxford University.
n. 2. a student or graduate of Oxford University.
3. a native or inhabitant of Oxford.
[1530–40; < Medieval Latin Oxoni(a)]
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Oxonian
A student or former student of Oxford University.
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Noun | 1. | Oxonian - a native or resident of Oxford Oxford - a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University English person - a native or inhabitant of England |
Adj. | 1. | Oxonian - of or pertaining to or characteristic of Oxford University; "Oxonian education" |
2. | Oxonian - of or pertaining to or characteristic of the city of Oxford, England, or its inhabitants; "his Oxonian neighbors"; "Oxonian bookstores" |
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