oxonian

noun, adj — 4 senses

Oxonian

nounalso spelled Oxonian

UK /ɒkˈsəʊ.nɪ.ən/ · US /ɑkˈsoʊ.ni.ən/

Etymology From Medieval Latin Oxōnia (“Oxford”) + -an.

1

A native or inhabitant of Oxford.

2

A student or graduate of the University of Oxford.

oxonian

adj

UK /ɒkˈsəʊ.ni.ən/

1

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Containing oxygen.

Synonyms: oxygenian

Oxonian

adj

Etymology From Medieval Latin Oxōnia (“Oxford”) + -an.

1

Of or pertaining to Oxford or to the University of Oxford.

He worked with the Oxonian scholar for some time in developing the thesis.

Derived terms: Maxonian

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