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Oxbridge
Ox·bridge O0204900 (ŏks′brĭj′)n. Oxford and Cambridge universities, especially when regarded as the seat of traditional academic excellence, privilege, and exclusiveness.adj. Of or characteristic of Oxbridge: spoke with an Oxbridge accent.
[Ox(ford) + (Cam)bridge.]Oxbridge (ˈɒksˌbrɪdʒ) n (Education) a. the British universities of Oxford and Cambridge, esp considered as ancient and prestigious academic institutions, bastions of privilege and superiority, etcb. (as modifier): Oxbridge graduates. Ox•bridge (ˈɒksˌbrɪdʒ)
n. Oxford and Cambridge universities, or the upper-class, intellectual traditions or manners associated with them. OxbridgeThe British universities of Oxford and Cambridge considered as together forming an institution in British society, representing both academic excellence and social privilege.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | Oxbridge - general term for an ancient and prestigious and privileged university (especially Oxford University or Cambridge University)university - establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teachingBritain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom |
TranslationsOxbridge
Oxbridgea. the British universities of Oxford and Cambridge, esp considered as ancient and prestigious academic institutions, bastions of privilege and superiority, etc. b. (as modifier): Oxbridge graduates Oxbridge
Oxbridge A popular portmaneau of Oxford and Cambridge Universities, referring to them collectively. Both were founded 800 years ago, have their own printing houses, similar collegiate structure and are rivals in debating, famous alumni and in rowing. Widely regarded as the best of the UK’s universities, Oxbridge implies superiority of education and social status.OXBRIDGE
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Oxbridge
Words related to Oxbridgenoun general term for an ancient and prestigious and privileged university (especially Oxford University or Cambridge University)Related Words- university
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- Great Britain
- U.K.
- UK
- United Kingdom
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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