alumnus
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noun \ə-ˈləm-nəs\ plural alum·ni\-ˌnī\
Definition of ALUMNUS
1
: a person who has attended or has graduated from a particular school, college, or university
2
: a person who is a former member, employee, contributor, or inmate
See Examples of ALUMNUS
- Her parents are alumni of the state university.
Origin of ALUMNUS
Latin, foster son, pupil, from alere to nourish — more at old
First Known Use: 1645
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