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Alums Meaning in English

word · lemma: alum

ˈæɫəmz
AL-uhmz
ˈa.ləmz
AL-uhmz

Definition

'Alums' is an informal, short form for 'alumni', meaning people who have graduated from a school, college, or university.

Usage & Nuances

'Alums' is informal and commonly used in American English; 'alumni' is more formal (and technically plural masculine/mixed), while 'alumnae' is plural feminine. Usually refers to higher education, not primary school.

Example Sentences

Many alums donate to their college every year.

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Our school holds a picnic for alums every summer.

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The university invited all alums to the anniversary celebration.

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Some alums come back to give career talks.

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That company was started by two alums from MIT.

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Our alums network is active all over the world.

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