Alumnus (Noun)
Meaning
A person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The university welcomed back its most distinguished alumnus to give the commencement speech.
- She was a proud alumnus of the local high school and often attended its sports events.
- As a successful business owner, he was invited to speak to students at his alma mater as a notable alumnus.
- The college's website featured a profile of its most accomplished alumnus, who had gone on to win a Nobel Prize.
- After graduating, the young alumnus stayed in touch with his former professors and often sought their advice.