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alumni vs alumnus
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| alumninoun/əˈlʌm.naɪ/ | Meaning People who have finished their studies at a particular school or university. | Goes with — | Example Our university invites alumni back every year to talk to current students. |
| alumnusnoun/əˈlʌm.nəs/ | Meaning a man who has graduated from a particular school or university; the plural alumni covers all graduates | Goes with alumnus of | Example He is a proud alumnus of the University of Michigan. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He is a proud of the school.