Eliot

biographical name

El·​iot ˈe-lē-ət How to pronounce Eliot (audio)
ˈel-yət
Charles William 1834–1926 American educator; president Harvard University (1869–1909)

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“Eliot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eliot. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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