A student or graduate of Eton College, an elite independent school in England; also used as an adjective.
From 'Eton,' the famous boarding school founded in 1440 + '-ian' suffix. Became standard terminology to identify members of this prestigious institution.
Many British prime ministers and world leaders have been Etonians, making it one of the most influential old-boy networks in the world—which is why it's been criticized for perpetuating privilege!
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