“Alumnus” vs. “Alumni”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 7, 2023
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The difference between “alumnus” and “alumni”
- The primary difference between alumnus and alumni is that alumnus is singular, whereas alumni is plural.
- Alumnus is used to refer to a single male graduate, whereas alumni is used to refer to a group of graduates of both genders.
- When referring to a group of female graduates, alumnae is the correct term, not alumni.
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What is the definition of “alumnus” and “alumni”?
Alumnus
- An alumnus is a singular noun referring to a graduate or former student of a particular school, college, or university.
- It is commonly used to refer to a male graduate.
Alumni
- Alumni is the plural of alumnus, and it refers to a group of graduates or former students of a particular school, college, or university.
- It can refer to a group of graduates of both genders and is commonly used to refer to a group of male and female graduates.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Alumni” is the more popular variant on the web.
Alumnus
41,200,000 results on the web
Examples
- John is an alumnus of Harvard Business School.
- The alumnus returned to his alma mater for a reunion.
- An alumnus of the university donated a large sum of money for a new building.
More popular
Alumni
1,060,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- The alumni of the art school organized an exhibition of their work.
- The alumni association of the college organized a fundraiser for scholarships.
- At the alumni event, former classmates hugged and caught up on old times.
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