"Loxbridge" meaning in English

See Loxbridge in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈlɒks.bɹɪd͡ʒ/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈlɑks.bɹɪd͡ʒ/ [General-American]
Etymology: Blend of London + Oxbridge. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|London|Oxbridge}} Blend of London + Oxbridge Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Loxbridge
  1. (British) The University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and various universities in London collectively, in contrast to redbrick universities. Wikipedia link: Loxbridge Tags: British Categories (topical): Universities Related terms: Camford, Doxbridge, Oxbridge

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