English Explanatory Dictionary

alumna

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A female pupil or student (especially of a university or college).
  2. A female graduate.

Pronunciation

/əˈlʌmnə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-alumna.wav

Word forms

alumna alumni alumnas alumnae alumnæ

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin alumna.

Related words

alum alumnae alumni alumnus
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