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alma mater
[ahl-muh mah-ter, al-, al-muh mey-ter]
noun
a school, college, or university at which one has studied and, usually, from which one has graduated.
the official anthem of a school, college, or university.
alma mater
/ ˈmeɪtə, ˈælmə ˈmɑːtə /
noun
(often capitals) one's school, college, or university
alma mater
The school or university from which one graduated. The term also refers to a school's official song: “The reunion began with everyone singing the alma mater.” From Latin, meaning “nurturing mother.”
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Origin of alma mater1
< Latin: nourishing (i.e., dear) mother
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Word History and Origins
Origin of alma mater1
C17: from Latin: bountiful mother
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Also, Alma Mater. The school or college one attended and, usually, graduated from, as in During football season I always check to see how my alma mater is doing. This expression sometimes refers to the institution's official song, as in I never did learn the words to my college's alma mater. The term is Latin for “kind mother.” [c. 1800]
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An alma mater is the school, college, or university that someone has graduated from.It’s most commonly used to refer to a college or university, but it can also refer to a high school.The term is associated with pride in one’s school. It’s often used by those who network and keep in touch with other graduates and continue to identify as a graduate of the school after they have left.The term alma mater can also refer to the official song of a school, college, or university.Example: Since Jade graduated from Temple University, she has not stopped talking about her alma mater.
An alma mater is the school, college, or university that someone has graduated from.It’s most commonly used to refer to a college or university, but it can also refer to a high school.The term is associated with pride in one’s school. It’s often used by those who network and keep in touch with other graduates and continue to identify as a graduate of the school after they have left.The term alma mater can also refer to the official song of a school, college, or university.Example: Since Jade graduated from Temple University, she has not stopped talking about her alma mater.
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