Oxonian

[ ok-soh-nee-uhn ]

adjective

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

noun

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

Oxonian

/ ɒkˈsəʊnɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Oxford or Oxford University

noun

1. a member of Oxford University
2. an inhabitant or native of Oxford

Word History and Origins

Origin of Oxonian¹

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

Example Sentences

Perhaps only thing we do not share is that he is a Cantabrian, whereas I am an Oxonian, but nobody is perfect.

From The Daily Beast

The Oxonian, half sighing, unfolded his clasped hands, one of which he reposed upon the shoulder of Lionel.

From Project Gutenberg

The Oxonian stood aghast: but Indiana, springing forward, and losing in curiosity every other sensation, cried: 'Dear!

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Our traveling companion for the time was a young Oxonian, a Lancashire man of family and fortune.

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There was, moreover, a youth in Sydenham who clamoured for Mr. Babington, and who was after that much-tried young Oxonian's heart.

From Project Gutenberg

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

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