Alma mater

Alma mater (Latin for "nourishing mother") refers to the school, college, or university from which an individual has graduated or previously attended. The term is often used to signify pride or affiliation with an institution of higher learning.

In a broader sense, it may also refer to the official anthem or hymn of a school or university.

Usage Examples: "Harvard University is her alma mater."

"They played the alma mater at the graduation ceremony."

The phrase is commonly used in academic, professional, and cultural contexts to emphasize a person's educational background or connection to an institution.