Alumni: meaning, definitions and examples

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alumni

 

[ ษ™หˆlสŒmnaษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

graduation context

Alumni refer to individuals who have graduated from a particular educational institution, especially a college or university. They are often associated with their alma mater and can be involved in various alumni events and activities. The term can also encompass former students who attended the institution but did not graduate. Alumni play a crucial role in maintaining connections with their educational community and may contribute to its growth through donations or mentorship programs.

Synonyms

alumnae, former students, graduates

Examples of usage

  • The alumni of the university gather every year for a reunion.
  • She is proud to be an alumna of Yale.
  • The school is seeking donations from its alumni to fund new scholarships.

Translations

Translations of the word "alumni" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alumni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคต เค›เคพเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Alumni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alumni

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฟัƒัะบะฝะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ absolwenci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ’ๆฅญ็”Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anciens รฉlรจves

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exalumnos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mezunlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™๋ฌธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฎุฑูŠุฌูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ absolventi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ absolventi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ กๅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ absolventi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรณรฐleiksmennt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะปะตะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mezunlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exalumnos

Etymology

The word 'alumni' originates from the Latin term 'alumnus,' which means 'foster son' or 'nourished one.' It is derived from the verb 'alere,' meaning 'to nourish' or 'to rear.' In the context of education, the term began to be used in the 19th century to refer to former students of institutions, particularly colleges and universities. The plural form 'alumni' typically refers to a group of male graduates or a mixed group, while 'alumna' is specifically for female graduates. Over the years, the concept of alumni has expanded to include networking opportunities and social events, reflecting the ongoing relationship between graduates and their institutions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,342, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.