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5 Νοε 2021 · There is some debate on whether the term alumnus (or alumni) refers only to students who completed a degree. Because the definitions of both alumnus and alumni include the term "former students" they could include students who attended a school but did not graduate.
16 Ιαν 2024 · An alumnus is one male graduate. An alumna is one female graduate. And for a group of female graduates, you can use the plural alumnae. Finally, alum is for one non-gender specific graduate and alums is a gender-neutral group of graduates.
16 Ιαν 2017 · Although alumnus usually refers to academics, it can also mean a former employee, associate, or member of any organized group. Alumni refers to more than one alumnus (think of a graduating class). The plural form is used so widely that a lot of people confuse them.
1 Αυγ 2019 · What’s the difference between an alumni and an alum? The Latin words used to describe graduates can be confusing. However, it’s important to know the correct word to describe the type of graduate you are or will become, especially when writing your resume.
In short, alumnus means former pupil and alumni means former pupils, but there are some rules around the usage that can lead to confusion. Latin terms are popular when referencing colleges and universities.
Alumni is plural for a group of male graduates or a group of both male and female graduates. Alumnus is singular for a male graduate. Alumna is singular for a female graduate.
