alumna
[ uh-luhm-nuh ]
/ əˈlʌm nə /
noun, plural a·lum·nae [uh-luhm-nee, -nahy] /əˈlʌm ni, -naɪ/.
a woman who is a graduate or former student of a specific school, college, or university.
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Origin of alumna
1880–85, Americanism; < Latin: foster daughter, pupil; feminine of alumnus
usage note for alumna
See alumnus.
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Example sentences from the Web for alumnae
In the last 10 months, four alumnae in their mid 50s and 60s have been attacked at night in their homes near Dallas.
The Wellington banner, a gift from the alumnae, was also of silk in the soft blue which every Wellington girl loved.
Molly Brown's Sophomore Days|Nell SpeedThen there were addresses by alumnae students, or else speakers from abroad chosen for some distinction in authorship.
Earliest Years at Vassar|Frances A. WoodUp to 1876, for example, ninety per cent of the alumnae had married.
History of Linn County Iowa|Luther A. Brewer
British Dictionary definitions for alumnae
alumna
/ (əˈlʌmnə) /
noun plural -nae (-niː)
mainly US and Canadian a female graduate of a school, college, etc
Word Origin for alumna
C19: feminine of alumnus
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