alma mater

plural almae matres · plural alma maters

1. A school, college, or university which a person has graduated from or attended.

   Later, a reporter asked Malcolm, “What's your alma mater?” His one word answer: “Books.” Prison was his college.

   2016, Ryan Holiday, Ego is the Enemy, pages 171-172

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   However, a new analysis from Trump’s alma mater suggests that his immigration crackdown – a centerpiece of his second term – could do the exact opposite.

   2025 July 25, Matt Egan, “How Trump’s mass deportations could backfire on the American economy by shrinking paychecks”, in CNN Business

2. A school’s anthem or song.