oxonian

• Relatif à la ville d'Oxford en Angleterre ou à son université.

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.

   Relatif à l’Université d’Oxford

   • 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.

   oxonien (relatif à la ville d'Oxford)

   • 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.

• Nom désignant une personne originaire, résidente ou étudiante d'Oxford, en Angleterre, ou diplômée de son université.

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

nom propre

1. Native or resident of OxfordC1formalbritish

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

   Oxfordien (habitant d'Oxford)

   • 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.

   Membre de l'université d'Oxford

   • 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.