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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