Elihu Yale

Definitions of Elihu Yale
  1. noun
    English philanthropist who made contributions to a college in Connecticut that was renamed in his honor (1649-1721)
    synonyms: Yale
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    altruist, philanthropist
    someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
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