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- [uh-luhm-nuh]
- /əˈlʌm nə/
- /əˈlʌm.nə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-luhm-nuh]
- /əˈlʌm nə/
Definitions of alumnae word
- noun plural alumnae a woman who is a graduate or former student of a specific school, college, or university. 1
- noun alumnae Irregular plural form of alumna. 1
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Origin of alumnae
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85, Americanism; < Latin: foster daughter, pupil; feminine of alumnus
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Parts of speech for Alumnae
noun
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preposition
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alumnae popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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noun alumnae
- alum — An alum is the same as an alumnus.
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