noun
- A student who has been awarded an exhibition (a scholarship or grant) at a school or university, especially at Oxford or Cambridge.
- A person who exhibits or displays something, such as artwork or goods.
Usage: chiefly British; historical or academic context
Usage: less common
Examples
- She was named an exhibitioner at Cambridge and received financial support for her studies.
- The exhibitioner presented his paintings at the annual art fair.
- Many exhibitioners at Oxford went on to become prominent scholars.
- As an exhibitioner, he was expected to maintain high academic standards.
- The museum's exhibitioners carefully arranged the artifacts for public viewing.
- He earned his place as an exhibitioner through competitive examination.