Oxford

/ˈɑksfərd/

Other forms: Oxfords

Definitions of Oxford

1. noun

   a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
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   city, metropolis, urban center

   a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
2. noun

   a university in England
   synonyms: Oxford University

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   university

   establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching
3. noun

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

   an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city