Meaning of Rafflesian | Babel Free
ɹəˈfliː.ʒənDefinitions
A current or former student of an educational institution named after Sir Stamford Raffles.
Examples
“By 1961 the first Yang di Pertuan Negara (a former Rafflesian) of self-governing Singapore, Enche Yusof bin Ishak, addressed the school on founder's day – one of the grandest of all founder's day celebrations in the school's history.”
“One does not, of course, have⟳ to read⟳ this article to know⟳ the character of this old boy [David Saul Marshall]. Many a praise⟳ is yet sung by the school and its pupils of this old Rafflesian.”
“Zaibedah Ahmad comes from a family of distinguished Rafflesians. It is indeed rare to find⟳ four members of the same family having made significant contributions to the nation in their different professions – diplomacy, aviation, the judiciary and academia. They are outstanding examples of the Rafflesian diaspora who have⟳ found fame abroad.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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