cambridge

Cam-bridge · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A historic city in eastern England, home to the University of Cambridge.

  2. 2.

    A city in Massachusetts, USA, home to Harvard University and MIT.

  3. 3.

    The University of Cambridge, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious universities.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Oxbridge — a portmanteau referring to both Oxford and Cambridge universities

Related words

See also: England, Oxford, university

Etymology

From Old English Grantebrycge ("bridge over the River Granta"), later modified to refer to the River Cam. The river name "Cam" is a back-formation from the city name.