Question

The meaning of the word “alma mater" is

• A. Master piece
• B. The university, school or college that one formerly attended
• C. In the memory of
• D. Jovial companion

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The university, school or college that one formerly attended

• "Alma mater" is a Latin phrase that literally means "nourishing mother."

• It is commonly used to refer to the school, college, or university that someone formerly attended or graduated from.

Why the other options are incorrect:

• A) Master piece – Incorrect; unrelated in meaning.

• C) In the memory of – That's closer to "in memoriam," not "alma mater."

• D) Jovial companion – Incorrect; not related to "alma mater."