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oxonian

/ɒkˈsəʊ.ni.ən/

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adjective

/ɒkˈsəʊ.ni.ən/C2formalbritish
  • ruОтносящийся к городу Оксфорд в Англии или к Оксфордскому университету.

Relating to the city of Oxford, England, or the University of Oxford.

  1. Relating to Oxford UniversityC1formalbritish

    Of or pertaining to or characteristic of Oxford University.

    ruОксфордский

    • The Oxonian tradition of formal debates is well-known.
    • She received an Oxonian education.
    • The library has a distinct Oxonian atmosphere.
  2. Relating to the city of OxfordC1formalbritish

    Of or pertaining to or characteristic of the city of Oxford, England, or its inhabitants.

    ruОксфордский

    • The Oxonian architecture is a mix of old and new.
    • He moved to an Oxonian suburb last year.
    • The local Oxonian dialect has some unique phrases.
Forms
  • more oxonian comparative form
  • most oxonian superlative form

noun

/ɒkˈsəʊ.ni.ən/C2formalbritish
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее уроженца или жителя Оксфорда, Англия.

A noun referring to a native or resident of Oxford, England.

proper noun

  1. Native or resident of OxfordC1formalbritish

    A person who comes from or lives in the city of Oxford, England.

    ruЖитель Оксфорда

    • The Oxonians celebrated the city's annual festival with great enthusiasm.
    • As an Oxonian, she knew all the best spots in the city.
    • The local Oxonians were proud of their historic university.
  2. Member of Oxford UniversityC1formalbritish

    A student or graduate of the University of Oxford.

    ruЧлен Оксфордского университета

    • Many famous writers and politicians are Oxonians.
    • He is an Oxonian who studied philosophy at the university.
    • The Oxonians gathered for their annual alumni reunion.
Forms
  • oxonians plural form
  • oxonians' possessive plural form
  • oxonian's possessive singular form