NYT Dictionary

ALUMNA

/əˈlʌmnə/
Nouna-LUM-naa-lum-na · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A female pupil or student (especially of a university or college).

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Learned borrowing from Latin alumna.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

alumnusalumgraduategradpostgraduate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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