alumnus
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.”
“Back in Toronto, Habib, the alumnus of the Canadian Film Centre, was just finishing his first feature, Fat Lady Sriracha , when his life was cruelly cut short.”
Learned borrowing from Latin alumnus (“foster child, nourished one”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.