alumnus
Intermediate/əˈlʌm.nəs/
- noun
- someone who studied at a particular school, college, or university
alumnus in a sentence
- “He's an alumnus of my alma mater.”
- “She started a business with a fellow Notre Dame alumnus.”
- “He was an alumnus of the University of Melbourne.”
- “Several famous alumni have agreed to help raise money for the school's restoration fund.”
What does “alumnus” mean?
alumnus (noun) means someone who studied at a particular school, college, or university. It is pronounced /əˈlʌm.nəs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "alumnus" mean?
- alumnus (noun) means: someone who studied at a particular school, college, or university
- How do you pronounce "alumnus"?
- "alumnus" is pronounced /əˈlʌm.nəs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "alumnus" in a sentence?
- Here is "alumnus" used in a sentence: He's an alumnus of my alma mater.
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