WorldJuly 4, 2026

alumna

/əˈlʌm.nə/

Definition

A female graduate or former student of a particular school, college, or university.

Etymology

Derived directly from the Latin word 'alumna,' meaning 'nursling' or 'pupil,' which comes from the verb 'alere' meaning 'to nourish.' It entered English to specifically describe a female student who has been nourished or educated by an institution.

In the news

The article identifies Patsy Palmer as an alumna of the FSU College of Law, highlighting her ongoing connection to the institution as a donor and supporter of its lecture series.

College of Law to welcome former U.S. ambassador for fourth annual D'Alemberte & Palmer Lecture in International Human Rights

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Florida State University News

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