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Alma Mater

Noun (Singular): alma mater

Noun (Plural): alma maters

Usage: formal, popular, local

Sense 1:

Definition: The school or university an individual has attended or from which they have graduated.

Example: John proudly displayed the colors of his alma mater during the homecoming parade.

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Sense 2:

Definition: A school's official anthem or song that is frequently sung at graduation ceremonies or other gatherings.

Example: The crowd stood up and sang the alma mater with great enthusiasm.

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Sense 3:

Definition: A person's nurturer or benefactor, typically used in a metaphorical or symbolic sense.

Example: The city, with its warm and inviting atmosphere, became her alma mater for creativity and inspiration.

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