alumni
Translation
alumni, graduates, former students
Examples
The university has many famous alumni.
The university has many famous alumni.
An alumni meeting is scheduled for next month.
An alumni meeting is scheduled for next month.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) former students of a school or university The university has many famous alumni.
Similar Words
Synonyms: graduates, former students
Etymology
From Latin, the plural of 'alumnus' meaning 'foster son, pupil'.
Memory Tips
The 'i' at the end signifies a plural, like in 'cacti' (from cactus) or 'fungi' (from fungus).