rhodes scholarship

Rhodes schol·ar·ship

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rohdz skol-er-ship]
- /roʊdz ˈskɒl ərˌʃɪp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rohdz skol-er-ship]
- /roʊdz ˈskɒl ərˌʃɪp/

Definitions of rhodes scholarship words

noun rhodes scholarship one of a number of scholarships at Oxford University, established by the will of Cecil Rhodes, for selected students (Rhodes scholars) from the British Commonwealth and the United States. 1
noun rhodes scholarship one of 72 scholarships founded by Cecil Rhodes, awarded annually on merit to Commonwealth and US students to study for two or sometimes three years at Oxford University 0
noun rhodes scholarship any of a number of scholarships for two or three years of study at Oxford University, England, established by the will of C. J. Rhodes for selected students (Rhodes scholars) from the British Commonwealth and the U.S. 0

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Origin of rhodes scholarship

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05

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Parts of speech for Rhodes scholarship

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rhodes scholarship popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

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