Harvard

Other forms: Harvards

Definitions of Harvard

1. noun

   American philanthropist who left his library and half his estate to the Massachusetts college that now bears his name (1607-1638)
   synonyms: John Harvard

   example of:

   altruist, philanthropist

   someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
2. noun

   a university in Massachusetts
   synonyms: Harvard University

   example of:

   university

   establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching