Yale

/jeɪl/

/jeɪl/

Other forms: Yales

Definitions of Yale

1. noun

   a university in Connecticut
   synonyms: Yale 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
2. noun

   English philanthropist who made contributions to a college in Connecticut that was renamed in his honor (1649-1721)
   synonyms: Elihu Yale

   example of:

   altruist, philanthropist

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