C1nouneducationsociety
US/əˈlʌm.nəs/
UK/əˈlʌm.nəs/
a man who has graduated from a particular school or university; the plural alumni covers all graduates
In context
He is a proud alumnus of the University of Michigan.
The alumnus who donated the library spoke at the ceremony.
Our school invites a distinguished alumnus to speak at graduation.
Words that go with alumnus
adjective + noun
- distinguished alumnusThe prize went to a distinguished alumnus.
- proud alumnusHe is a proud alumnus of the school.
- fellow alumnusA fellow alumnus helped him find a job.
- notable alumnusA notable alumnus gave the opening speech.
noun + preposition
- alumnus ofHe is an alumnus of Harvard.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is an alumni of this school.Correct: He is an alumnus of this school.