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alma mater

noun
/ˌælmə ˈmeɪtə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From Latin alma māter (literally “nourishing mother”). Derives from the full name ("Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna") of the oldest European university, the University of Bologna, founded in 1088.

  1. derived from alma māter

Definitions

  1. A school, college, or university which a person has graduated from or attended.

    • I’m in the place where I grew up, where my alma mater is.
    • However, a new analysis from Trump’s alma mater suggests that his immigration crackdown – a centerpiece of his second term – could do the exact opposite.

  2. A school’s anthem or song.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA