alma mater
noun
al·ma ma·ter
ˌal-mə-ˈmä-tər 
1
: a school, college, or university which one has attended or from which one has graduated
went to a class reunion at his alma mater
2
: the song or hymn of a school, college, or university
"Hey, Harvard boy, sing your alma mater!" shouted an obnoxious producer.—
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I visited my old alma mater last week.
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Rivera is the new general manager of the California football program, his alma mater.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
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And his alma mater is shared by Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Bryce Fitzgerald was a four-star prospect out of Miami Columbus High, Cristobal’s alma mater, and was listed as the No. 12 safety in the class in 247Sports’ composite rankings.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2025
And his alma mater is shared by Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Di Bona was hailed for his long run with Vin Di Bona Productions and his extensive efforts to train the next generation through his work as an instructor and member of the board of trustees of Emerson College, his alma mater.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 July 2025
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“Alma mater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alma%20mater. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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alma mater
noun
al·ma ma·ter
ˌal-mə-ˈmät-ər
: a school, college, or university that one has attended
Etymology
Latin, literally "fostering mother," from almus "nourishing" (from alire "to nourish") and mater "mother" — related to alimentary, maternal
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