oxfordism

/ˈɒksfərdɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

the use of words or phrases that are associated with Oxford University or its academic culture, especially in an affected or pretentious way.

“The use of ‘sartorial’ in everyday conversation was seen as an example of oxfordism.”

Synonyms

  • affectedness
  • pedantry
  • pretentiousness

Antonyms

  • simplicity
  • straightforwardness