Definitions for alma mater
ˈɑl mə ˈmɑ tər, ˈæl-; ˈæl mə ˈmeɪ təral·ma mater

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1. alma maternoun

   your alma mater is a school you graduated from

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1. alma maternoun

   A school or college from which an individual has graduated or which they have attended.

2. alma maternoun

   A school's anthem or song.

3. Etymology: for "nourishing mother". Derives from the full name ("Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna") of the oldest European university, the University of Bologna (founded in 1088).

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1. Alma mater

   Alma mater (Latin: alma mater, lit. 'nourishing mother'; pl. [rarely used] almae matres) is an allegorical Latin phrase used to identify a school, college or university that one formerly attended or/and graduated from.Alma mater is also a honorific title for various mother goddesses, especially Ceres or Cybele. Later, in Catholicism, it became a title of Mary, mother of Jesus. The term entered academic use when the University of Bologna adopted the motto Alma Mater Studiorum ("nurturing mother of studies"), to celebrate the university's historic status as the oldest and longest continuously operating university in the world.The term is related to alumnus, literally meaning a "nursling" or "one who is nourished", that frequently is used for a graduate.

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1. alma mater

   Alma mater is a term used to refer to a school, college, or university that someone has attended or graduated from. The term can also refer to the official anthem or song of a school, college, or university. The phrase is Latin and means 'nourishing mother'.

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1. Alma Mater

   a college or seminary where one is educated

2. Etymology: [L., fostering mother.]

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1. Alma mater

   Alma Mater was used in ancient Rome as a title for various mother goddesses, especially Ceres or Cybele, and in Christianity for the Virgin Mary. In the modern language in North America, it is often any school, college, or university at which one has studied, and usually, from which one has graduated. The term may also refer to a song or hymn associated with a school.

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1. alma mater

   Read the full text of the Alma Mater poem by Amy Levy on the Poetry.com website.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of alma mater in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of alma mater in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of alma mater in a Sentence

1. Kevin Stitt:

   He hit the ground running, working to deliver efficiencies in order to keep tuition flat for students and casting vision to grow OUs graduate research programs, galloglys love for his alma mater is evident, and I appreciate the time he gave to strengthen the foundation of this important university.

2. Donald Trump:

   Ohio Gov. John Kasichplans to launch his presidential bid on July 21in Columbus, hoping his strength in the quintessential swing state will help him win over Republican voters who aim to take back the White House in 2016. Kasich will share his presidential intentions at his alma mater, Ohio State University, said Chris Schrimpf, a spokesman for the governor's 2016 effort.

3. Amy Buckman:

   This is a difficult day for everyone in our school community, mr. Bryant's connection to Lower Merion High School, where he played basketball prior to joining the NBA, has raised the profile of our high school and our district throughout the world. Our school community will always be grateful for his ongoing generosity to his alma mater, including his dedication of our Kobe Bryant gymnasium and his support of our girls and boys basketball teams.

4. Carly Fiorina:

   Love my alma mater, but rooting for a Hawkeyes win today. #RoseBowl.

5. Shaheen Holloway:

   When you are home, it’s too important. It’s a difference. It’s a big difference, like you put more time, more effort, more sweat, more tears. This is everything to get an opportunity to coach at my alma mater. I’m not going to mess up this opportunity.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=alma mater
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Alma_Mater
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alma_Mater
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alma mater
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=alma mater