alumni
word · lemma: alumnus
Definition
People who have graduated from a particular school, college, or university. Used as the plural form of alumnus (male graduate) or alumna (female graduate), but now applies to all graduates.
Usage & Nuances
'Alumni' is always plural (singular: 'alumnus' male, 'alumna' female). Used formally and in academic contexts. Common phrases: 'alumni association', 'university alumni'. Often mistakenly used as singular; the correct singular is 'alumnus' (male) or 'alumna' (female), though 'alum' is used informally for any gender.
Example Sentences
Many alumni attended the school's anniversary celebration.
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Did you know our CEO is one of the university's most successful alumni?
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Our university has an alumni association.
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The school newsletter is sent to all alumni every year.
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I'm meeting some old alumni for lunch next week.
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The event is open to all alumni, no matter when they graduated.
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