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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.”
Word History and Origins
Origin of alma mater1
Word History and Origins
Origin of alma mater1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
Jordan during his high school days, signed with USC as a defensive end and is returning to take over his alma mater.
He had just started a new job in education and avoided mentioning his alma mater to coworkers and wearing shirts marked with the school name.
Mullen once came back to his alma mater to address the student body.
On May, 22, 2025, at Jim Henson's alma mater, the University of Maryland, a familiar green frog urged the 2025 graduates to embrace kindness, curiosity, and community.
She decided to act like a “fake tour guide,” she told her alma mater’s magazine in 2024.
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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.
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