Alumna
noun
A lady who has graduated from a school, college, or university.
My mom is an alumna of Stanford University.
Often appears as...
- alumna of
- distinguished alumna
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Academic
noun
A lady who has graduated from a school, college, or university.
My mom is an alumna of Stanford University.
Often appears as...
- alumna of
- distinguished alumna
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
Referred to women only; the male equivalent is 'alumnus'.
Sandra is an alumna of Berkeley.
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation
Pronounced 'uh-luhm-nuh', it can sometimes be confused with similar words.
She proudly mentioned being an alumna during her speech.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Prestige
Being an alumna may carry prestige, connoting accomplishment and connection to the institution.
As an alumna, she attended the prestigious gala.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
Referred to women only; the male equivalent is 'alumnus'.
Sandra is an alumna of Berkeley.
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation
Pronounced 'uh-luhm-nuh', it can sometimes be confused with similar words.
She proudly mentioned being an alumna during her speech.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Prestige
Being an alumna may carry prestige, connoting accomplishment and connection to the institution.
As an alumna, she attended the prestigious gala.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
Referred to women only; the male equivalent is 'alumnus'.
Sandra is an alumna of Berkeley.
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation
Pronounced 'uh-luhm-nuh', it can sometimes be confused with similar words.
She proudly mentioned being an alumna during her speech.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Prestige
Being an alumna may carry prestige, connoting accomplishment and connection to the institution.
As an alumna, she attended the prestigious gala.
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How Yale Confronted...
There were statements written at the time saying, really? John C. Calhoun? KATIE So at a ceremony this fall, Calhoun College was officially renamed after the late Navy Admiral, computer pioneer, and Yale alumna, Grace Hopper.
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How Yale Confronted...
There were statements written at the time saying, really? John C. Calhoun? KATIE So at a ceremony this fall, Calhoun College was officially renamed after the late Navy Admiral, computer pioneer, and Yale alumna, Grace Hopper.
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Quote examples
Bill Dedman
American Journalist
Wellesley's president, Nannerl Overholser Keohane, approved a broad rule with a specific application: The senior thesis of every Wellesley alumna is available in the college archives for anyone to read - except for those written by either a 'president or first lady of the United States.
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Jenna Blum
American Writer
Grub Street Writers is the reason I've stayed in Boston. I started teaching for Grub back in 1997, when founder Eve Bridburg, a Boston University M.A. alumna, as I am, kindly gave me my first job out of grad school.
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Bill Dedman
American Journalist
Wellesley's president, Nannerl Overholser Keohane, approved a broad rule with a specific application: The senior thesis of every Wellesley alumna is available in the college archives for anyone to read - except for those written by either a 'president or first lady of the United States.
Quote examples
Jenna Blum
American Writer
Grub Street Writers is the reason I've stayed in Boston. I started teaching for Grub back in 1997, when founder Eve Bridburg, a Boston University M.A. alumna, as I am, kindly gave me my first job out of grad school.
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