Etonian

[ee-toh-nee-uhn]

noun

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

adjective

1. of or relating to Eton College.

Etonian

/ iːˈtəʊnɪən /

noun

1. a pupil of Eton College

adjective

1. of or relating to Eton College

Word History and Origins

Origin of Etonian¹

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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