alma mater
Definitions of alma mater
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establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teachingsynonyms: academie, almamater, unief, universiteittype of:instituuta public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
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