Etonian
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8.6
- proper noun
- /ɪˈtoʊniən/
- The Rt Rev Welby, 56, an Old Etonian who studied history and law at Trinity College, Cambridge, worked for 11 years in the oil industry.
- an old Etonian
Examples
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Orwell was a genteel, lower middle-class Etonian.
Academic text (1994) -
It is yet another case of the Old Etonian entitled arrogance that seems to characterise so much of this government's policies.
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And you, an old Etonian.
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In my experience, Etonians are always the best forgers.
Fiction book (1990) -
Orwell emerged from the tension between the Old Etonian, ex-colonial policeman Blair, and the wounded Spanish Civil War veteran, which left traces on his ruined face that Raymond Williams, for one, disagreed with him on almost every major political point, said we could never do without.
Blog text (28) -
David is proud to be an Etonian after graduating from the prestigious school.
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Many well-known politicians are alumni, so being an Etonian often opens doors in British society.
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As an Etonian, he was expected to uphold the traditions and values of his esteemed school.
Synonyms
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7.6
A man who once went to a school, often a private school
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word Etonian comes from Eton, the name of the town and famous school, plus the ending -ian, which means 'from' or 'belonging to' (like in Canadian). So an Etonian is a person who is 'from' or connected to Eton College, a current or former student.