alumnus Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
    alum; alumna; grad; graduate.

WordNet

A*lum"nus noun
Etymology
L., fr. alere to nourish.
Wordforms
plural Alumni
Definitions
  1. A pupil; especially, a graduate of a college or other seminary of learning.

Webster 1913