redbrick university

red·brick u·ni·ver·si·ty

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Definitions of redbrick university words

noun redbrick university any new or little-known university, especially one built since World War II to educate students in industrial regions, emphasizing technical subjects rather than the classics, and often partially supported by government funds. 1
noun redbrick university any university lacking the prestige of Oxford and Cambridge. 1
noun redbrick university a provincial British university of relatively recent foundation, esp as distinguished from Oxford and Cambridge 0

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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