dons Definition
- 1university teachers, especially those in Oxford or Cambridge
- 2a powerful Mafia leader
Using dons: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dons" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The dons at Oxford University are renowned for their research in the field of physics.
Example
The dons of the Mafia families control the illegal activities in the city.
dons Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for dons
- academics
- professors
- scholars
- teachers
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Summary: dons in Brief
The term 'dons' [dɒnz] refers to university teachers, particularly those at Oxford or Cambridge. It can also refer to powerful Mafia leaders who control illegal activities in a city. Examples include 'The dons at Oxford University are renowned for their research in the field of physics.' and 'The dons of the Mafia families control the illegal activities in the city.'
