noun
alum
AL-um/ˈæləm/
A graduate or former member of a school or organization.
The school alum proudly displays the diploma he received at graduation.
Etymology
Alum shortens alumnus or alumna, Latin words for a person nourished or brought up. It names a former student or member.
In context
greg is actually a risdy alum greg got his bfa at risd
More examples
- Several alums volunteer at the annual reunion.
- She is an alum of the theater's training program.
- The newsletter profiles an alum who founded a neighborhood clinic.
Forms
alum · alums