alumnus
n. C1 Advanced US //əˈɫəmnəs// UK //ɐlˈʌmnəs// alum·nus
n. a former student of a school, college, or university. You use this word to describe someone who has finished their studies and left the institution.
n. a former student of a school, college, or university. Often used in formal or official contexts to refer to graduates.
The university invited every alumnus to the graduation ceremony.
The college maintains a strong network of alumni who often return to give guest lectures or donate to the school.
While the term 'alumnus' is technically correct for a male graduate, many institutions now use the gender-neutral 'alum' to ensure inclusivity in their communications.
Learned borrowing from Latin alumnus (“foster child, nourished one”).