town-and-gown

A form of town and gown — On the one hand, the members of the city, borough, or similar community near a university and, on the other hand, the students and faculty of the university itself, especially when understood as rivals in a state of tension or conflict.

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Meanings

nountown-and-gown (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of town and gown.
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