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Oxford of the East

Oxford of the East proper noun: the city of Pune in India.

Proper noun

the Oxford of the East

  1. (poetic) The city of Pune in India.
    • It was feared that the rapid pace of industrial development would destroy ‘Oxford of the East’ and its educational and intellectual atmosphere2011, Jasmine Y. Damle, Pune: Tradition to Market: a Study of Changing Trends in Consumption with Special Reference to Service Sector in Hotel Industry, Gyan Publishing House, →ISBN, page 68

Origin of Oxford of the East

So called because, like Oxford in England, it is known for its academic institutions.

Questions about Oxford of the East

What does Oxford of the East mean?
Oxford of the East means the city of Pune in India.
What part of speech is Oxford of the East?
Oxford of the East is a proper noun.

Words near Oxford of the East in the dictionary

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  3. Oxford Groupers
  4. Oxford ivy
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  6. Oxford of the East
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  8. Oxford philosophy
  9. Oxford pillowcase
  10. Oxford pillowcases
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