Rafflesian

Meanings

Adjective

Of or relating to Sir Stamford Raffles, a British colonial statesman known for his founding of modern Singapore and British Malaya.
Of or relating to an educational institution named after Sir Stamford Raffles.

Noun

A current or former student of an educational institution named after Sir Stamford Raffles.

Origin

From Raffles, the surname of Sir Stamford Raffles (1781–1826) -ian.

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