Alma Mater

Synonyms of alma mater

• school of origin
• former school
• graduating institution

Antonyms of alma mater

• rival school
• opposing institution
• competitor alma mater

Collocations of alma mater

proud alma mater

Frequency: 70 %

She visited her proud alma mater to attend the alumni event.

beloved alma mater

Frequency: 65 %

The alumni gathered at their beloved alma mater for a reunion.

loyal alma mater

Frequency: 60 %

He remained loyal to his alma mater by donating to the scholarship fund.

respected alma mater

Frequency: 50 %

The university's reputation as a respected alma mater attracted top students.

prestigious alma mater

Frequency: 45 %

She was proud to graduate from such a prestigious alma mater.

Idiomatic Expressions for alma mater

• Phrase: return to one's alma mater
  Meaning: to go back to the school or university one attended, often for a visit or special event
  Usage: The famous actor returned to his alma mater to give a commencement speech to the graduating class.