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Can “alma mater” refer to any school you’ve graduated from, not just college?

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00:00 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.