Sheldonian

English

Etymology

From Sheldon +‎ -ian, named after Archbishop of Canterbury and university chancellor Gilbert Sheldon (1598–1677), whose endowment funded Oxford University's Sheldonian Theatre.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ʃɛlˈdəʊnɪ.ən/
  • Rhymes: -əʊniən

Adjective

Sheldonian (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to Gilbert Sheldon.

Proper noun

the Sheldonian

  1. (Oxford City) Clipping of Sheldonian Theatre.
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