red-brick
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to newer British universities: Describes universities in Britain that were established in the late 19th or 20th century, often in industrial cities, as contrasted with the older, more traditional "ancient" universities like Oxford and Cambridge. The term originally referenced the characteristic building material of their architecture.
Usage
- The term "red-brick" is used attributively to describe a category of universities, their characteristics, or their students and alumni.
- It often carries connotations of being modern, civic, and focused on practical or scientific education at the time of their founding.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She attended a red-brick university in the North of England.
- The red-brick institutions played a crucial role in expanding higher education access.
Advanced Usage
- "red-brick" as a cultural marker: The term can imply a contrast not just in age but in social prestige and educational style compared to the ancient universities.
- His academic style was more pragmatic, typical of a red-brick education.
Variants and Related Words
- Redbrick: A common alternative spelling, often written as one word (e.g., "redbrick university").
- Plate-glass university: A term for British universities founded in the 1960s, which are typically newer than the red-brick universities.
Synonyms
- Civic university: A near-synonym emphasizing the urban, public-service origins of these institutions.
- Modern university (in a specific historical British context).
Antonyms
- Ancient university: Refers to the very old universities like Oxford, Cambridge, St Andrews, etc.
- Oxbridge: A portmanteau for Oxford and Cambridge, representing the oldest and most traditional universities.
Adjective
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of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century
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