Oxonian

[ ok-soh-nee-uhn ]

adjective

of or relating to Oxford, England, or to Oxford University (in England).

noun

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

Origin of Oxonian

1530–40; <Medieval Latin Oxoni(a) Oxford + -an

Words Nearby Oxonian

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How to use Oxonian in a sentence

Perhaps only thing we do not share is that he is a Cantabrian, whereas I am an Oxonian, but nobody is perfect.
World War II's Team of Rivals | Michael Korda | May 12, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
The Oxonian, half sighing, unfolded his clasped hands, one of which he reposed upon the shoulder of Lionel.
Camilla | Fanny Burney
The Oxonian stood aghast: but Indiana, springing forward, and losing in curiosity every other sensation, cried: 'Dear!
Camilla | Fanny Burney
Our traveling companion for the time was a young Oxonian, a Lancashire man of family and fortune.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. XXVII, August 1852, Vol. V | Various
There was, moreover, a youth in Sydenham who clamoured for Mr. Babington, and who was after that much-tried young Oxonian's heart.
The Halo | Bettina von Hutten

Over a champion course, in a match, Lee would in his Henley form have been a score or more lengths behind the Oxonian.
Boating | W. B. Woodgate

British Dictionary definitions for Oxonian

Oxonian

/ (ɒkˈsəʊnɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to Oxford or Oxford University

noun

a member of Oxford University
an inhabitant or native of Oxford

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