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
Read the full article ↗Florida State University News