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Thân thiện

A student in a black tailcoat walks across the historic grounds of Eton College.

Definition

Proper noun: - A prestigious independent boarding school for boys: Eton College is a famous and historic school in England, originally founded in 1440. It is located in the town of Eton, near Windsor in Berkshire. It is known as a "public school" in the British context, meaning a private, fee-paying secondary school.

Usage

• As a specific institution: The term is used exclusively to refer to this particular school. It is not a general term for any college.
  • The Prime Minister was educated at Eton College.
  • Eton College has a long tradition of academic excellence.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural and social connotations: Referring to Eton College often carries implications of privilege, tradition, and the British establishment, as it has educated many British prime ministers, aristocrats, and prominent figures.
  • His accent and mannerisms suggested an Eton College background.

Variants and Related Words

• Etonian (noun): A male student or former student of Eton College.
  • The club was a popular meeting place for Old Etonians.

Synonyms

• Eton (Proper noun): A common shortened form used to refer to the school.
  • He was sent to Eton at the age of thirteen.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a public school for boys founded in 1440; located in Berkshire

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