alumnus

noun
UK: /əˈlʌm.nəs/
US: /əˈlʌm.nəs/

  1. A former student of a school, college, or university.

    1. He is an alumnus of the local high school. [ ] [ ]
    2. The university is proud of its distinguished alumnus who became a successful businessman. [ ] [ ]

  2. A graduate or former student, especially a notable one.

    1. She's a Harvard alumnus. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many famous figures are alumnus of this prestigious institution, contributing to its reputation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

graduate
alumnus adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a former student or alumnus.

    1. The alumnus association is quite active. [ ] [ ]
    2. The alumnus network provides valuable connections for recent graduates seeking employment. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "alumnus" in English means: A former student of a school, college, or university., A graduate or former student, especially a notable one..

The phonetic transcription of "alumnus" is /əˈlʌm.nəs/ in British English and /əˈlʌm.nəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "alumnus": graduate.

Example usage of "alumnus": "He is an alumnus of the local high school.". More examples on the page.