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alma mater

Pronunciation: /ˌalmə ˈmɑːtə, ˈmeɪt-/

Definition of alma mater

noun

(one's Alma Mater)
  • the university, school, or college that one formerly attended: he started teaching at his alma mater

Origin:

mid 17th century (in the general sense 'someone or something providing nourishment'): Latin, literally 'generous mother'

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