alma mater

noun

UK/ˌæl.məˈmɑː.təʳ/
US/ˌæl.mə ˈmɑː.t̬ɚ/

Definitions of alma mater noun

  1. Singular

    the official song of a school, college, or university

    • During the graduation ceremony, the students proudly sang their alma mater.

    • The melody of the alma mater always evokes fond memories of my time on campus.

    • Before the start of the sporting event, the entire audience sang the alma mater in unison.

Phrases of alma mater noun

  • your alma mater

    The school, college, or university that one has attended.

    He wanted to return to his hometown and teach at his alma mater.