Alumnal

/əˈlʌmnəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to alumni or alumnae; concerning graduates or former students of an institution.

Etymology

From alumni/alumnus + -al (relating to). A descriptive adjective formed to describe things associated with alumni groups and activities.

Kelly Says

Colleges use 'alumnal' in phrases like 'alumnal giving' or 'alumnal networks'—it's academic jargon that basically means 'stuff involving our graduates.'

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