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Alma mater
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the university, college, or school that one used to study at
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
proper
What is "alma mater"?
Alma mater refers to the school, college, or university that one has attended and graduated from. It is often used to describe a sense of attachment or pride in the institution, and alumni may refer to their alma mater with fondness as a place where they gained education, experience, and personal growth.
Examples
She returned to her alma mater to give a guest lecture.
