Can “alma mater” refer to any school you’ve graduated from, not just college?
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It is normally only used for a college or university, not for a high school; the last would sound a bit silly and pretentious. However, silly and pretentious can be humorous, so talking about your primary school as your alma mater can be appropriate if you are being ironic.
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It is usually used to describe a school or college from which an individual has graduated or which they have attended.