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Meaning of Oxfordian | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ɒksˈfɔːdɪ.ən/

Definitions

  1. A native or resident of Oxford.
  2. The age from 163.5±1.0 Ma to 157.3±1.0 Ma or the stage of rocks (chiefly coral-derived limestones) deposited during it.
  3. One who believes that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, wrote the plays traditionally attributed to William Shakespeare.

Equivalents

Examples

“‘But that’s just Oxfordians being stupid and provincial,’ said Letty, ‘it doesn’t mean―’ ‘I know you don’t see it,’ said Ramy. ‘And I don’t expect you to, that’s not your lot in life.’”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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