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Oxford

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Oxford

1
n
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
2
n
a university in England
3
n
a university town in northern Mississippi; home of William Faulkner
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Oxford
1

n a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

Example of:
city, metropolis, urban center
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
2

n a university in England

Synonyms:
Oxford University
Example of:
university
establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching
3

n a university town in northern Mississippi; home of William Faulkner

Example of:
town
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
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