Sheldonian

English

Etymology

Sheldon +‎ -ian, named after Archbishop of Canterbury and university chancellor Gilbert Sheldon (1598–1677), whose endowment funded Oxford University's Sheldonian Theatre.

Adjective

Sheldonian (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to Gilbert Sheldon.

Proper noun

the Sheldonian

1. (Oxford City) Clipping of Sheldonian Theatre.