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proper noun

oxford

An English city known for its historic university.

Oxford is an English city famous for its historic university.

Etymology
oxOld Englishox
+fordOld Englishriver crossing

The place-name means a ford for oxen. It identifies the settlement through a river crossing suitable for cattle, long before its university became its chief association.

More examples

  • We take the train from London to Oxford.
  • Visitors explore Oxford's museums and historic college buildings.
  • Her sister studies history at Oxford.