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alumnus
noun alum·nus \ə-ˈləm-nəs\
: someone who was a student at a particular school, college, or university
plural alum·ni\-ˌnī\
Full Definition of ALUMNUS
1
: a person who has attended or has graduated from a particular school, college, or university
2
: a person who is a former member, employee, contributor, or inmate
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Origin of ALUMNUS
Latin, foster son, pupil, from alere to nourish — more at old
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alumnus
noun alum·nus \ə-ˈləm-nəs\
plural alum·ni \-ˌnī\
Definition of ALUMNUS for Kids
: a person who has attended or has graduated from a school, college, or university
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