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Cantabrigian

 
Dictionary: Can·ta·brig·i·an   (kăn'tə-brĭj'ē-ən) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Of or relating to Cambridge, England, or Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  2. Of or relating to Cambridge University.
n.
  1. A native or resident of Cambridge, England, or Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  2. A student or graduate of Cambridge University.

[From Medieval Latin Cantabrigia, Cambridge, England.]


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(kant-uh-BRIJ-eeuh-n)

adjective
1. Of or relating to Cambridge, England, or Cambridge, Massachusetts.
2. Of or relating to Cambridge University.

noun
1. A native or resident of Cambridge, England, or Cambridge, Massachusetts.
2. A student or graduate of Cambridge University.

Etymology
From Medieval Latin Cantabrigia, Cambridge, England.

Usage
"But Cantabrigians bestow their laurels on humbler lives. Nearly 100 streets, corners, lanes--even trees--are dedicated to the likes of Violet `Vie' Moore, an elementary school crossing guard, and Elmer J. `Mac' McLeod, who for years worked in the city auditing department." — Local Hero: Signs Of Respect In Cambridge, Mass., People, 9 Feb 1998.


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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a resident of Cambridge


 
 
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