ELIHU YALE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

English philanthropist who made contributions to a college in Connecticut that was renamed in his honor (1649-1721)

Synonyms:

Elihu Yale; Yale

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

altruist; philanthropist (someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being)

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