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 Oxford University [Oxford University] BrE NAmE
 the oldest university in Britain, established in the mid 12th century in the town of Oxford, England. It has a high reputation for academic achievement. The university consists of a number of separate colleges, the earliest of which is University College (established  1249). Other famous colleges include All Souls, Balliol, Christ Church, Magdalen, New College, St John’s and Trinity. Among the university’s famous buildings are the  ↑Bodleian Library  and the  ↑Sheldonian Theatre.
 See also ↑Greats
 Compare ↑Cambridge University
 note at  ↑Oxbridge
 
 
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