Cantabrigian
English
Etymology
From Latin Cantabrigia (“Cambridge”) + -n
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kæntəˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪən/
Adjective
Cantabrigian (comparative more Cantabrigian, superlative most Cantabrigian)
- Of, pertaining to or characteristic of Cambridge or its university
Noun
Cantabrigian (plural Cantabrigians)
- A native or resident of Cambridge
- An undergraduate, graduate or fellow of the University of Cambridge
Usage notes
- Originally referred to Cambridge, England, but later use also includes Cambridge, Massachusetts or Harvard University
Derived terms
- Cantab
- Tab