Etonian

American  

[ee-toh-nee-uhn] / iˈtoʊ ni ən /

noun

1. a person who is or has been a pupil at Eton College.

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adjective

1. of or relating to Eton College.

Etonian British  

/ iːˈtəʊnɪən /

noun

1. a pupil of Eton College

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adjective

1. of or relating to Eton College

Etymology

Origin of Etonian

First recorded in 1740–50; Eton + -ian

Example Sentences

He was an Old Etonian whose grandfather was the high sheriff of Norfolk, and he came from a family that has included several MPs.

From BBC

It was a "ridiculous business... when they made me try to persuade Harry to stay. Kind of manly pep talk. Totally hopeless", writes Johnson, about the meeting between the pair of Old Etonians.

From BBC

Anderson transformed the traditional Etonian morning suit into a captivating hybrid dress with flappy bands dancing along the floor.

From Seattle Times

But despite a successful career with two of the biggest clubs of the time, Wanderers and Old Etonians, and five FA Cup wins, Kenyon-Slaney never played for England again.

From BBC

An Old Etonian, who became the first black Conservative cabinet minister in 2021, he has a double first from Cambridge University and a PhD in economic history.

From BBC