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Alma Mater

Description:

Alma Mater is a Latin term that translates to "nurturing mother" and refers to the educational institution from which a person has graduated or attended. It holds a sentimental value and symbolizes the intellectual and emotional ties an individual maintains with their alma mater.

Senses:

1. Noun:

a. The school or university from which one has graduated or attended.

b. The official song or hymn of a school, college, or university.

Usage:

1. Noun: School or University

Example Sentence: My alma mater, Harvard University, provided me with an excellent education.

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2. Noun: Official Song

Example Sentence: The graduates sang the alma mater together, reminiscing about their time at the university.

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