alumnus
alumnus
Definition
alum·nus (ə lum′nəs)
noun pl. -·ni′-nī′
☆ a person, esp. a boy or man, who has attended or is a graduate of a particular school, college, etc.
Etymology: L, a pupil, foster son < alere, to nourish: see old
alumnus
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- boast: Film London hosts a number of performing arts schools, some of which boast many famous alumni.
- invite: The week included two occasions when we invited alumni and ex-staff into school to visit the school.
- welcome: However, we welcome alumni who want to catch up on what's happening at Castle.
- inform: Originally established in 1939 to help publish the Aberdeen University Review, the Association helps to keep alumni informed about the University.
Adjective modifier
- uws: The reception for UWS alumni will be held at The Bankers Club, San Francisco, on the evening of October 2 nd.
- distinguished: John has also been honored by the University of Chicago as a distinguished alumnus in 2002.
- fellow: You will work with fellow alumni to establish an active local Alumni Committee.
- famous: Meet some of the west country's most famous university alumni.
- overseas: Informal links with overseas alumni are obviously very numerous.
- Many: Many alumni enjoy giving something back to their University.
Modifies a noun
- reunion: We are also beginning to think of a date for an alumni reunion in London.
- association: Would you like to set up a new alumni association or become an alumni contact?
- ambassador: Please see the section entitled " How to be an alumni ambassador " for fuller comments.
- relation: The history of alumni relations at Goldsmiths College began in 1907 with the formation of the Old Students ' Association.
- magazine: Current benefits include: A copy of our annual alumni magazine.
- reception: Earlier in the year an alumni reception was held in the headquarters of the United Nations.
Noun used with modifier
- csm: Transition gallery is run by CSM alumni Cathy Lomax and Alex Michon.
- quot: Cruise caribbean vacation travel cruise quot alumnus from during the.
- organization: The census data center substantial subsidy of organizations alumni organizations.
- college: You may be able to seek out contacts through your college alumni network.
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