exhibitioner

[ ek-suh-bish-uh-ner ]

noun

1. British. a student who receives an exhibition.

exhibitioner

/ ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃənə /

noun

1. a student who has been awarded an exhibition

Word History and Origins

Origin of exhibitioner¹

First recorded in 1565–75; exhibition + -er ¹

Example Sentences

In such manner, I, an exhibitioner and a living exponent of the latest “form,” entered Low Heath!

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I flattered myself that, as an exhibitioner, he had hardly the right to talk to me about grammar.

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And then followed the proud moment when Robert, in his exhibitioner's gown, took her to service in the chapel on Sunday.

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A few days later, as it happened, came an invitation to the junior exhibitioner to spend an evening at Mr. Grey's house.

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I may mention that he was an exhibitioner under the Intermediate System; and took a gold medal for Greek.

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