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Meaning of "alumnus" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ALUMNUS

From Latin: nursling, pupil, foster son, from alere to nourish.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ALUMNUS

alumnus  [əˈlʌmnəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALUMNUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Alumnus is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ALUMNUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Alumnus

An alumnus or alumna is a former student or pupil of a school, college, or university. Commonly, but not always, the word refers to a graduate of the educational institute in question. An alumnus can also be a former member, employee, contributor, or inmate, as well as a former student. If a group includes both sexes, even if there is only one male, the male plural form alumni is used.

Definition of alumnus in the English dictionary

The definition of alumnus in the dictionary is a graduate of a school, college, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ALUMNUS


awesomeness
ˈɔːsəmnəs
gamesomeness
ˈɡeɪmsəmnəs
grumness
ˈɡrʌmnəs
handsomeness
ˈhænsəmnəs
humdrumness
ˈhʌmˌdrʌmnəs
lightsomeness
ˈlaɪtsəmnəs
lissomeness
ˈlɪsəmnəs
lonesomeness
ˈləʊnsəmnəs
lukewarmness
ˌluːkˈwɔːmnəs
plumbness
ˈplʌmnəs
primeness
ˈpraɪmnəs
rhamnus
ˈræmnəs
rumness
ˈrʌmnəs
selfsameness
ˈsɛlfˌseɪmnəs
Somnus
ˈsɒmnəs
sublimeness
səˈblaɪmnəs
tameness
ˈteɪmnəs
Vertumnus
vɜːˈtʌmnəs
Vortumnus
vɔːˈtʌmnəs
warmness
ˈwɔːmnəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALUMNUS

aluminium hydroxide
aluminium oxide
aluminium sulphate
aluminize
aluminosilicate
aluminosity
aluminothermy
aluminous
aluminous cement
aluminum
aluminum bronze
aluminum foil
aluminum hydroxide
aluminum oxide
aluminum sulphate
alumish
alumna
alumnae
alumni
alumroot

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALUMNUS

anus
bonus
Cygnus
Dominus
Epidamnus
Gambrinus
genus
Janus
Linus
manus
minus
onus
pandanus
prunus
sinus
terminus
tetanus
tonus
Uranus
Venus

Synonyms and antonyms of alumnus in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ALUMNUS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «alumnus» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of alumnus

Translation of «alumnus» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ALUMNUS

Find out the translation of alumnus to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of alumnus from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «alumnus» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

校友
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

antiguos alumnos
570 millions of speakers

English

alumnus
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पूर्व छात्र
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خريج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

выпускник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ex-aluno
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রাক্তন ছাত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ancien élève
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Alumnus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ehemalige
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

卒業生
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

졸업생
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Alumnus
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sinh viên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முன்னாள் மாணவர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पूर्व विद्यार्थी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mezun erkek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ex studente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

absolwent
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

випускник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

absolvent
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απόφοιτος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

alumnus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

alumn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

alumnus
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of alumnus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALUMNUS»

The term «alumnus» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.734 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ALUMNUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about alumnus

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QUOTES WITH «ALUMNUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word alumnus.
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Ben Parr
I'm proud to call myself a Mashable alumnus.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALUMNUS»

Discover the use of alumnus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to alumnus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Quarterly Review of the Michigan Alumnus
Includes section: "Some Michigan books."
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The Michigan Alumnus
Alumnus: Where were you born? Flagler: Chicago Alumnus: Where did you grow up? Flagler: Chicago Alumnus: How came you to the University of Michigan? Flagler: To get away from Chicago Alumnus: Did you work on the Michigan Daily  ...
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Michigan Alumnus Quarterly Review
Includes section: "Some Michigan books."
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Michigan Alumnus
THE MICHIGAN ALUMNUS is published on the 10th of each month, except August and September by the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. SUBSCRIPTION, including dues to the Association, $1.00 per year (foreign postage ...
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Michigan Alumnus. Football Edition
THE. SECRETARY'S. DESK. THE MICHIGAN ALUMNUS FEBRUARY, 1906 EVENT AND COMMENT. the practice of his profession in Buffalo at 2793 Main street and resided in the same place up to the hour of his death. His death, which  ...
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New York University Alumnus
VOL. II FEBRUARY, 1922 Entered as second-class matter November 10, under the Act c DR. CHARLES S. BENEDICT. *80A, '83M 1920, at the post office at New York, f March 3, 1879 No. 5 N. Y., Editor-in-Chief ASSOCIATE Isaac Franklin ...
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The Cumberland Alumnus
Hello, alumnus. This old year of 1930 is about to be gone, and 1931 is just ahead with the richest hopes and promises of the brightest future in the history of the world. And you know, folks, Old Cumberland is going to have her share in this ...
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The Craftsman and the Critic: Defining Usefulness and Beauty ...
Ingraham, George H. 1870-1950 Ingraham & Hopkins no 1892 Alumnus Jaques, Herbert 1857-1916 Andrews, Jaques & Rantoul no 1877 Alumnus LeBoutillier, Addison B. n.a. Fisher, Ripley & LeBoutillier no no Longfellow, Alexander ...
Beverly Kay Brandt, 2009
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An Introduction to the CAT: Tips from an IIM Alumnus
This comprehensive guide for management school entrance exams prepares the candidate for each section and stage of the examination, building confidence and instilling a systematic approach.
Balakrishna, 2010
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Wisconsin Alumnus
"JOE COLLEGE bowed out to Private John Doe when nearly a dozen fraternity houses were converted into barracks for the students of the ASTP. Even the University Club now houses 200 soldiers. As for a mess hall. Tripp Commons is ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALUMNUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term alumnus is used in the context of the following news items.
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Alumnus rises to global stage, rows for US in World University Games
The now-UCLA alumnus, who graduated this year with a degree in economics, rowed in the varsity boat in all four years of his college career. «Daily Bruin, Jul 15»
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SFU alumnus uncovers new functions of sex hormones
SFU alumnus Ashley Monks is changing the way we think of sex hormones by examining their role in neurological and muscular development ... «The Peak, Jul 15»
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UT alumnus 'Austin Van Gogh' encourages creativity through project …
When UT alumnus James Forrest isn't in his law office sifting through court cases, he's traveling city streets as “Austin Van Gogh” with Sharpies ... «UT The Daily Texan, Jul 15»
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Alumnus gives $100000 to IIIT-B | Bangalore NYOOOZ
His firm may be no unicor n, but a $20million annual turnover within four years is not a lean achievement for Uday Hegde, an alumnus of the ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
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WSU alumnus, LDS apostle, dies at age 90
Boyd K. Packer, the second most senior apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Weber State University alumnus, died on ... «The WSU Sign Post, Jul 15»
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Penn State Alumnus Mark Parker Recommended To Become Nike …
Penn State alumnus Mark Parker, who has served as President and CEO of Nike since 2006, is being recommended to replace Phil Knight as ... «Onward State, Jul 15»
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Arcadia High alumnus to serve on Team USA
An Arcadia High School alumnus has been selected to serve as an alternate for the USA Chemistry Olympiad Team, Arcadia Unified officials ... «The Pasadena Star-News, Jul 15»
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Alumnus donates 'major gift' to art history at AUB
BEIRUT: The art history and curating programs at the American University of Beirut will benefit from “a major gift” made by alumnus and trustee ... «The Daily Star, Jul 15»
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GW alumnus forms super PAC while behind bars
An imprisoned GW alumnus isn't letting jail time stop him from creating his own super PAC, the Center for Public Integrity reported this week. «GW Hatchet, Jul 15»
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New book by MSU alumnus looks at how Duffy Daugherty helped …
New book by MSU alumnus looks at how Duffy Daugherty helped integrate college football. By Matthew Argillander | Published 11 hours ago ... «The State News, Jul 15»

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