red-brick

• Adjectif désignant un groupe d'universités britanniques fondées au XIXe ou au début du XXe siècle dans de grandes villes industrielles, souvent caractérisées par une architecture en brique rouge ; par extension, relatif à ces établissements ou à leur style. Peut aussi qualifier un bâtiment construit en brique rouge.

Relating to a group of British universities founded in the 19th or early 20th century in major industrial cities, typically characterized by their red-brick architecture.

1. University typeC1formalbritish

   Relating to British universities established in the late 19th or early 20th centuries, typically in major industrial cities, and known for their red-brick architecture.

   universités de brique rouge

   • She studied at a red-brick university in Manchester.
   • Red-brick institutions often have strong engineering programs.
   • The red-brick universities were founded during the industrial revolution.

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