Loxbridge

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UK/ˈlɒks.bɹɪd͡ʒ/US/ˈlɑks.bɹɪd͡ʒ/

proper noun

The University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and various universities in London collectively, in contrast to redbrick universities.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. UKThe University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and various universities in London collectively, in contrast to redbrick universities.

Origin

Blend of London + Oxbridge.

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Cite this entry
APA

Loxbridge. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Loxbridge

MLA

“Loxbridge.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Loxbridge. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Loxbridge,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Loxbridge.

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