Etonian

noun

Eto·​ni·​an ē-ˈtō-nē-ən How to pronounce Etonian (audio)
: a student or former student of Eton College
Etonian adjective

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Prince George is following in his father Prince William’s footsteps as an Etonian, but his time at the prestigious academy will likely look very different. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 July 2026

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First Known Use

1635, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Etonian was in 1635

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“Etonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Etonian. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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