Alumnae: meaning, definitions and examples

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alumnae

 

[ ษ™หˆlสŒmniห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

female graduates

Alumnae refers to female graduates or former students of a particular school, college, or university. It is the plural form of 'alumna,' which is used to denote women who have completed their degrees and are often engaged in alumni activities. This term highlights their connection to their educational institution and can be used in various contexts, such as in alumni associations or alumni networks. Alumnae may also attend events, contribute to their alma mater, or participate in mentoring programs.

Synonyms

alumni, female alumni, former students, graduates

Examples of usage

  • The university organized a reunion for its alumnae.
  • Alumnae of the program often give back by participating in workshops.
  • Many famous alumnae have paved the way for future generations.

Translations

Translations of the word "alumnae" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alunas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคพเคคเฅเคฐเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Alumnae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alumna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฟัƒัะบะฝะธั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ absolwentki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅณๅญๅ’ๆฅญ็”Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alumni

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alumnas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mezunlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌํ•™์ƒ ์กธ์—…์ƒ๋“ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฎุฑูŠุฌุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ absolventky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ absolventky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅณๆ กๅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ absolventke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvenna sem รบtskrifast hefur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏััƒัˆั– า›ั‹ะทะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mezunlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alumnas

Etymology

The word 'alumnae' is derived from Latin, where 'alumna' means 'foster daughter' or 'nourishing mother.' This term comes from the verb 'alere,' which means 'to nourish or to rear.' The use of 'alumnae' began in the 19th century to refer specifically to female graduates of educational institutions. It highlights the nurturing aspect of the educational relationship, emphasizing the bonds formed between female students and their schools. As education for women expanded in the 20th century, the use of 'alumnae' became more common, and many universities established formal alumnae networks to promote engagement and mentorship among female graduates.