town and gown
idiomPart oftown
town and gown — idiom
1. The relationship between a university town's permanent residents and its student
1.idiom
Definition
The relationship between a university town's permanent residents and its students or academic staff, sometimes involving tension or cooperation.
Example
Town-and-gown relations improved after the university started offering free classes to local residents.
The annual festival is a chance to bridge the gap between town and gown.