Oxbridge is the term used to describe Oxford and Cambridge universities combined.
The two universities are commonly known as Oxbridge.
The term is Oxbridge not Oxibridge. It is a collective name for the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
Autumn Term was created in 1948.
The collective term is Oxbridge (Oxford + Cambridge).The name of this type of collective term?...This particular collective term was originally created as a fictional composite.A word consisting of two or more stems joined together form a compound word. However, 'Ox' is not a word/language stem in the English language.A word combined with another word, or part of a word, form a portmanteau. The composite word Ox+bridge falls within this definition.
I'm not too sure what you mean by this.. we have 'vacations', when we leave at the end of each term we 'exeat', when you get chucked out you are 'sent down', when you drop out for a year you 'degrade'... Hope that helps.
The University of Oxford operates on a term system, consisting of three main terms: Michaelmas (autumn), Hilary (spring), and Trinity (summer). Each term typically lasts about eight weeks, which is shorter than a traditional semester system. This structure allows for intensive study and a unique academic rhythm distinct from semester or trimester systems.
A resident of Cambridge, Massachusetts, is called a Cambridgeite. The term reflects the city's rich history and diverse community, which includes students, academics, and professionals, largely due to the presence of renowned institutions like Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Trinity
An Oxford bigwig is often referred to as a "Dons," which is a term used for senior members of the university faculty, particularly those who hold teaching and administrative positions at Oxford colleges. These individuals are typically scholars or experts in their fields, and they play a significant role in the academic governance and community life of the university.
If an American said it was "fall," it would be described as autumn in Britain. The term "fall" is not commonly used in British English, with the preferred term being "autumn."
The origin of the word doll/dolly is unknown according to the Oxford English Dictionary, and various movie term dictionaries had no explanation either.