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Whartonian

Whartonian

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About the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, its programs, students, and traditions
  • adjective
  • /wɔːrˈtoʊniən/
  • Jargon
: whartoniano
  • She was proud of her Whartonian education and often attended school events.

Examples

  • The Whartonian alumni network is known for its strong connections in the business world.

  • Many Whartonian traditions are celebrated during the annual homecoming weekend.

  • The Whartonian culture emphasizes entrepreneurship and leadership.

  • She is proud to be a Whartonian and participate in alumni events.

  • The Whartonian alumni network is known for its strong connections in the business world.

  • She was proud of her Whartonian education and often attended school events.

  • Many Whartonian traditions are celebrated during the annual homecoming weekend.

Surface Forms

Whartonian positive

Morphology

Whartonian = Wharton (transparent) = Wharton + ian

Formed regularly from the proper name 'Wharton' with the productive suffix '-ian', meaning 'relating to Wharton (the school)'; predictable from the base.

Etymology

Whartonian comes from the Wharton School, named for Joseph Wharton, and the ending -ian means 'belonging to' or 'from', just like in Bostonian. So, Whartonian means 'relating to the Wharton School, its programs, students, or traditions'.