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alumna
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a·lum·na  (-lmn)
n. pl. a·lum·nae (-n)
A woman graduate or former student of a school, college, or university. See Usage Note at alumnus.

[Latin, feminine of alumnus, pupil; see alumnus.]
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Noun1.alumnaalumna - a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
Ivy Leaguer - a student or graduate at an Ivy League school
old boy - a former male pupil of a school
bookman, scholar, scholarly person, student - a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
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alumna [alumnae , pl ] [əˈlʌmnə, -niː] n (US) (Scol) → ancienne élève;
(University) → ancienne étudiante

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