Alma mater means:
Question and options
Alma mater means:
- One's former school or college
- A public apology
- Preliminary matter
- None of the given options is correct
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - One's former school or college
Alma mater (Latin, 'nourishing mother') is the school, college or university one attended. A public apology is an amende honorable, and preliminary matter is the front matter of a book, so neither is its meaning.
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