Cantab
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A graduate or member of the University of Cambridge
- noun
- /ˈkæn.tæb/
- Jargon
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cantabriense
- His status as a Cantab opened many doors in his professional career.
Examples
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Many Cantabs gathered at the alumni event to celebrate their achievements.
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Um, a few of us are going to the Cantab after.
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I only have a lowly BA, MSci, PhD (Cantab.) and cannot comprehend Corylus' complex verbiage!
Blog text (29) -
As a proud Cantab, she often speaks highly of her time at the University of Cambridge.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cantab comes from the Latin name Cantabrigia for 'Cambridge' and was shortened to show someone was from the university. So a graduate or member of the University of Cambridge is often called a Cantab.
