Meaning & Definition of Alumna in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A woman who has graduated from a particular educational institution.

  Example Sentence: She is an alumna of Harvard University.

• Definition: A former female member or contributor of an organization.

  Example Sentence: As an alumna of the local theater group, she often returns to volunteer.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin, feminine form of alumnus, meaning 'nourished' or 'foster son'

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• alumna association: An organization for alumni of a college or university.
• alumna network: A group of former students who maintain connections.

Translations

• Spanish: alumna

• French: alumna

• German: Alumna

• Russian: выпускница

Related Words

• alumnus: A male graduate or former student of a particular educational institution.

• alumni: The plural form encompassing both male and female graduates.

Slang Meanings of alumna

• Meaning: Alum

  Example Sentence: She's an alum from Stanford.

• Meaning: Old girl

  Example Sentence: At the reunion, all the old girls reminisced about their school days.