1. female graduates or former students of a school, college, or university (plural of alumna)
Usage: formal; Latin plural form

Examples

• The college invited distinguished alumnae to speak at graduation.
• Many alumnae returned for the 50th reunion celebration.
• The scholarship fund was established by generous alumnae donations.
• Several alumnae from the class of 1985 organized the fundraiser.
• The university maintains an active network of alumnae worldwide.
• Notable alumnae include Supreme Court justices and Nobel Prize winners.