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alma mater

Syllabification: (al·ma ma·ter)
Pronunciation: /ˈälmə ˈmätər, ˈalmə/

Definition of alma mater

noun

(one's Alma Mater)
  • the school, college, or university that one once attended.
  • the anthem of a school, college, or university.

Origin:

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

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