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
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    altruist, philanthropist
    someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
  2. noun
    a university in Massachusetts
    synonyms: Harvard University
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    university
    establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching
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