HOW TO PRONOUNCE
Alma Mater
/ˌælmə ˈmeɪtə(ɹ)/
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What does Alma Mater mean?
noun
- A school, college, or university which a person has graduated from or attended.
- A school’s anthem or song.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌælmə ˈmeɪtə(ɹ)/
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/ˌælmə ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)//ˌɑːlmə ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/
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This ring is the signet that binds the class to their Alma Mater, and to each other.
Mackay thought it might be a good habit for the graduates of his own alma mater across the wide sea to adopt.
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Remember me most kindly to Mrs. Henslow and all other friends; I am a true lover of Alma Mater and all its inhabitants.
Then the wool-white yarn is dyed in colors symbolizing the strength of the navy, the loyalty of the army or the honor of the alma mater.
To Earth also, the term Alma Mater has been applied, and the great nourishing mother of all was indeed the first teacher of man, the first university of the race.