gown
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7.9
- noun
- /ɡaʊn/
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comunidad universitaria
- The gown relationship in our city has improved significantly over the last few years.
- town and gown
Examples
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What efforts could be made to rebuild "town-and-gown" alliances and break down the barriers that frequently separate local academies from rural and urban economies?
Academic text (1997) -
A 2009 report by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy titled "Town-Gown Collaboration in Land Use and Development" reinforces ongoing research that suggests over the past 20 years universities play a much broader role in the economic, social, and physical development of their neighborhoods.
Blog text (7) -
Despite what we would all like to believe, there is still tension between the Town and the Gown.
Blog text (7) -
Converting a vision into reality requires careful planning of mutually beneficial "town-and-gown" goals.
Academic text (1997) -
Sara Evans also comments on what she calls the "town-gown gulf."
Academic text (2001) -
University students often engage with gown initiatives to foster community ties.
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Discussions about gown partnerships are essential for strengthening local education programs.
Compounds
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2.8
A long loose robe you wear over night clothes before getting dressed or while relaxing at home
- Specialized
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4.1
A protective garment surgeons wear during operations to keep the area sterile
A plain black robe worn by Protestant church ministers for services and graduation ceremonies
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gown comes from an old French word goune meaning 'loose outer garment'. Universities called their scholars 'the gown' because they were the people who wore gowns, which is why we still talk about 'gown and town'.