oxonian

Ox·o·ni·an

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ok-soh-nee-uh n]
- /ɒkˈsoʊ ni ən/
- /ɒk.ˈsəʊ.nɪən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ok-soh-nee-uh n]
- /ɒkˈsoʊ ni ən/

Definitions of oxonian word

adjective oxonian of or relating to Oxford, England, or to Oxford University (in England). 1
noun oxonian a member or graduate of Oxford University. 1
noun oxonian a native or inhabitant of Oxford. 1
adjective oxonian of or relating to Oxford or Oxford University -1
noun oxonian a member of Oxford University 0
noun oxonian an inhabitant or native of Oxford 0

See all 9 definitions of oxonian

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Origin of oxonian

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Oxonian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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oxonian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

oxonian usage trend in Literature

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