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==Part of Speech== | ==Part of Speech== | ||
Noun | Noun | ||
==Pronunciation== | ==Pronunciation== | ||
[muh 'dihl yuhn ayr] {{#widget:SC|link=https://soundcloud.com/nu-dictionary-project/medillionaire}} | |||
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A student in the Medill school of journalism | A student in the [[Medill]] school of journalism. The term is usually introduced to Medill students by their peer advising group during [[Wildcat Welcome]]. Many Medill students find the term obnoxious because it comes with the connotation of an over-bearing and over-eager person (see [[Medildo]]). The term is a combination of the words ‘Medill’ and ‘millionaire.' | ||
==Usage== | |||
This term is generally used by Medill students to describe themselves. Sometimes it is used as a form of praise, and other times it is used ironically. It is often used with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashtag hashtag] in posts on social media sites. | |||
==Example Sentences== | ==Example Sentences== | ||
# I just got my first interview with The Daily! #medillionaire | |||
# Hey medillionaires, welcome to Northwestern! | |||
[[Category:Medill]] | |||
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Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
[muh 'dihl yuhn ayr]
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Description
A student in the Medill school of journalism. The term is usually introduced to Medill students by their peer advising group during Wildcat Welcome. Many Medill students find the term obnoxious because it comes with the connotation of an over-bearing and over-eager person (see Medildo). The term is a combination of the words ‘Medill’ and ‘millionaire.'
Usage
This term is generally used by Medill students to describe themselves. Sometimes it is used as a form of praise, and other times it is used ironically. It is often used with a hashtag in posts on social media sites.
Example Sentences
- I just got my first interview with The Daily! #medillionaire
- Hey medillionaires, welcome to Northwestern!
