Plural of alumna; a group of female graduates or former female students from a school, college, or university.
From Latin alumnae, plural of alumna. The feminine plural form following Latin declension patterns adopted into English academic terminology.
Even though 'alumnae' is a perfectly Latin plural, many modern schools are shifting to 'alumni' or 'alums' for everyone—language evolves as we rethink gender in institutions.
Plural feminine form of alumna. Historically reinforced women's separate categorization within alumni associations and institutional records.
Use as plural for women graduates; consider 'alumni' for mixed-gender groups, or use 'alums' for explicit gender inclusivity.
["alums","alumni"]
Alumnae associations have historically been sites of women's institutional power and networking, particularly in women's colleges and institutions with strong women's graduate programs.
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