alumna

[ uh-luhm-nuh ]

/ əˈlʌm nə /

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noun, plural a·lum·nae

[uh-luhm-nee]. /əˈlʌm ni/.

a woman who is a graduate or former student of a specific school, college, or university.

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Origin of alumna

An Americanism dating back to 1840–45; from Latin: “foster daughter, pupil”; feminine of alumnus

usage note for alumna

See alumnus.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH alumna

alum, alumna , alumnae , alumni, alumnus

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How to use alumna in a sentence

In the last 10 months, four alumnae in their mid 50s and 60s have been attacked at night in their homes near Dallas.
Stalking the Sorority Sisters|Christine Pelisek|October 26, 2011|DAILY BEAST
And Frakes isn't the only redheaded fashion alumnae working behind the scenes.
Return of the Redheads|Alisa Gould-Simon|August 12, 2009|DAILY BEAST
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 Speed
Up to 1876, for example, ninety per cent of the alumnae had married.
History of Linn County Iowa|Luther A. Brewer

The Association of Collegiate Alumnae has compiled later and fuller statistics.
The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV|Various
Then there were addresses by alumnae students, or else speakers from abroad chosen for some distinction in authorship.
Earliest Years at Vassar|Frances A. Wood

British Dictionary definitions for alumna

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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alumna

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