Meaning & Definition of word "Alumnus"

Alumnus

/əˈlʌmnəs/

1. A person who has graduated from or formerly attended a particular school, college, or university.
- Example: As an alumnus of Harvard University, he was invited to speak at the graduation ceremony.
2. A former member of a group or organization.
- Example: The alumnus of the debate team continue to support their alma mater through donations.
3. In sociology, a term used to describe a former member of any institution or organization.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Old school

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

Meaning: Grad

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