Cornellian

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adjective

Of or relating to Cornell University.

Scrabble 12

Meanings

adjectiveCornellian (comparative more Cornellian, superlative most Cornellian)

comparative more Cornellian · superlative most Cornellian

  1. Of or relating to Cornell University.
nounCornellian (plural Cornellians)

plural Cornellians

  1. One who is a student or an alumnus of Cornell University.

    It’s a trademark of the infamous “weeder” classes — and a source of dread for thousands of Cornellians.

    2024 September 16, Opinion Department, “TIAS | It’s Time to Weed Out Weeder Courses”, in The Cornell Daily Sun
    1 more example

    Cornell is a big place. There’s a lot to do. Here’s a list of 161 things that every Cornellian should do during their time on the Hill.

    2024 December 1 (last accessed), “161 Things Every Cornellian Should Do”, in The Cornell Daily Sun, archived from the original on 01 Dec 2024

Origin

Cite this entry
APA

Cornellian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cornellian

MLA

“Cornellian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cornellian. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Cornellian,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cornellian.

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