Meanings
comparative more Cornellian · superlative most Cornellian
- Of or relating to Cornell University.
plural Cornellians
- 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 Sun1 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
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Cornellian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cornellian
“Cornellian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cornellian. Accessed November 3, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Cornellian,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cornellian.
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