Oxford English

/ˌɑksfərd ˌɪŋ(g)lɪʃ/
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Definitions of Oxford English
  1. noun
    the dialect of English spoken at Oxford University and regarded by many as affected and pretentious
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    English, English language
    an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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