What Does Alma Mater Mean Literally?

What Does Alma Mater Mean Literally? English dictionaries define Alma Mater as, “a school, college, or university at which one has studied and, usually, from which one has graduated.” … “Alma,” translated means, “kind and nourishing.” “Mater,” translated means, “Mother.” Alma Mater means kind and nourishing mother. Can you call your high school your alma