alumni

Meanings

• noun

  A graduate or former student of a school or college.

  - "The alumni association organizes annual reunions."
  - "Many alumni go on to become successful businesspeople."

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Synonyms

alum , alumn , alumnx

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Rhymes

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alumnus , dormant , gormand , pompous , sorrento , torrent , ventus , wonton

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Variants

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alumni , alumnus

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Etymology

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From Latin alumnus, a foster-son, pupil, or student.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'alumnus' is pluralized as 'alumni' when referring to a group of graduates.

2. The oldest known alumni association was formed in 1222 at the University of Bologna in Italy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alma Mater: The term used to refer to a person's former school or college, often with deep affection and loyalty.

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Culture

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Alumni are often involved in their alma mater through donations, mentoring current students, and attending events. They may also form lifelong friendships and networks.

How to Memorize "alumni"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a graduation cap and gown to represent the concept of an alumnus.
   - Imagine a group of people gathered at a reunion, all wearing their caps and gowns.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'alumni' with the idea of graduation and education.
   - Think about the pride and loyalty that comes with being an alumnus of a particular school or college.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'A Lots Of Us Make It' to remember the definition of alumnus (A graduate, Lots of Others, Make It).

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