School & Education

Alumni

əˈlʌmnaɪ

noun

What does Alumni mean?

Graduates of a school.

Example sentence

"The alumni network helps with job referrals."

American usage tip

Singular: alumnus/alumna; casual: 'alum'.

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The course outline with schedule and grading.
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A first-year student.
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Borrowed money for education.
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