
Alumna
Gender Specific
Referred to women only; the male equivalent is 'alumnus'.
Sandra is an alumna of Berkeley.
Pronunciation
Pronounced 'uh-luhm-nuh', it can sometimes be confused with similar words.
She proudly mentioned being an alumna during her speech.
Cultural Prestige
Being an alumna may carry prestige, connoting accomplishment and connection to the institution.
As an alumna, she attended the prestigious gala.
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AlumnusGraduate
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