SportsJuly 16, 2026
alumnae
/əˈlʌmni/
Definition
Female graduates or former students of a particular school, college, or university.
Etymology
The word is borrowed directly from Latin, where 'alumna' signifies a female pupil or ward, derived from 'alere', meaning 'to nourish'. In English, it retains the classical Latin plural suffix '-ae' used for feminine nouns.
In the news
The article uses 'alumnae' to refer to female athletes Annika Malacinski and Alexa Brabec, who previously trained with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. This highlights their history as products of the club’s program as they speak out against the Olympic committee's decision.
Winter Sports Club responds to Nordic combined’s removal from Olympics
Read the full article ↗Steamboat Pilot