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Meaning of alma mater | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌælmə ˈmeɪtə(ɹ)

Definitions

  1. A school, college, or university which a person has graduated from or attended.
  2. A school’s anthem or song.

Equivalents

العربية الجامعة الأم
Deutsch Alma Mater
Español alma mater
Français alma mater
日本語 アルマ・マータ 校歌 母校
한국어 모교
Nederlands alma mater
Polski Alma Mater
Português alma mater hino da escola
Русский альма-матер
Tagalog inang-diwa
Türkçe tahsil

Examples

“I’m in the place⟳ where I grew up, where my alma mater is.”
“However, a new analysis from Trump’s alma mater suggests that his immigration crackdown – a centerpiece of his second term – could do the exact opposite.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Alma Park Alma-Ata almacantar Almach Almaden almadie

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