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Oxonian

Pronunciation: /ɒkˈsəʊnɪən/

Definition of Oxonian

adjective

  • relating to Oxford or Oxford University.

noun

  • a native or inhabitant of Oxford.
  • a member of Oxford University.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Oxonia (Latinized name of Oxford, from its old form Oxenford) + -an

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