Associations to the word «Oxbridge»

Wiktionary

OXBRIDGE, proper noun. The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge collectively, in contrast to redbrick universities.

Dictionary definition

OXBRIDGE, noun. General term for an ancient and prestigious and privileged university (especially Oxford University or Cambridge University).

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope