Alumnus

/əˈlʌmnəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who has graduated from or formerly attended a particular school, college, or university.

As an alumnus of Harvard University, he was invited to speak at the graduation ceremony.

A former member of a group or organization.

The alumnus of the debate team continue to support their alma mater through donations.

In sociology, a term used to describe a former member of any institution or organization.

Many alumni gather each year for a reunion to celebrate their time at the academy.

Latin 'alumnus', meaning 'foster son' or 'pupil'.

alumni association

An organization of former students of a school, college, or university.

alumni network

A group of alumni who use their connections to support each other.

alumnus of

A phrase indicating a person graduated from a specific institution.

alumni

The plural form of alumnus, referring to a group of graduates.

alumna

A female graduate or former student of a particular school, college, or university.

alma mater

The school, college, or university that one attended.

Old school

He's old school since he's a proud alumnus from the first graduating class.

Grad

She's a grad from Yale, so you could call her an alumnus.