eli

n. a student who attends or graduated from Yale University in the United States.

n. A student or alumnus of Yale University. Derived from the university's benefactor, Elihu Yale.

“My cousin is a proud Eli who graduated from Yale last spring.”

“The annual football game between Harvard and Yale always draws thousands of Elis back to the stadium for the festivities.”

American English · Informal

n. a male name from the Bible, often used as a short form of Elijah or Elisha.

n. A male given name of Hebrew origin, specifically referring to the High Priest of Israel in the Books of Samuel.

“Eli is a popular name for boys in many English-speaking countries.”

“In the biblical narrative, Eli served as a mentor to the young prophet Samuel at the tabernacle in Shiloh.”