Alma_mater Alma_mater

Alma mater - Definition

Alma mater is a term of academia.

Etymology

"Alma mater" is derived from the Latin term for "nourishing mother". It is frequently used in the English language in reference to the university or college a person has attended. In American English, it is also in reference to a high school or elementary school. Alma mater is sometimes used as a title of a school's anthem or song. The word "matriculation" is derived from the Latin root word mater. The term suggests that the students are fed knowledge and taken care of by the educational institution.

Alma mater is also a song by Chicago.

Mater - Example Usage

mitchellnicola: @GSheehy Crumlin is not in favour of mater site, the trio named are pushing for Mater...not odd
Mindfunk81: Ribbon cutting for a high-profile building I designed in the campus of my alma mater. Yep...giving back BEYOND a check to the alumni assoc.
joanaomartins: dear greyson, love you and suport you no mater what <3 thanks for being a inspiration *
O4diley: U knw d answer nah?! Na ur Alma Mater RT @RINZOID: Cc@jeolomoskeendi @RuggedRuudboi @jnobaba (cont) http://t.co/RmZE7kgr
karinarodgar: Lo admito el colegio MATER era el mejoooor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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