Etymology
Latin: alumnae (feminine plural of alumnus, "foster child, pupil, graduate")
Meaning and Origin
The word "alumnae" refers to a group of female former students or graduates of a particular institution, typically an educational or higher education institution. It is the feminine plural form of the Latin word "alumnus," which means "foster child, pupil, graduate."
In the Roman Empire, an alumnus was a young boy who was entrusted to the care and upbringing of a more experienced man, known as a patron or tutor. The patron would provide the boy with education, guidance, and support as he grew into adulthood. Over time, the term "alumnus" came to be used more broadly to refer to any former student or graduate, regardless of gender or age.
The feminine plural form, "alumnae," emerged as a way to specifically refer to female graduates. It is often used in conjunction with the masculine plural form, "alumni," to encompass all former students of an institution, regardless of gender.
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