master's
|mas-ter's|
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/ˈmæstərz/
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/ˈmɑːstəz/
(master)
expert control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'master's' originates from the Latin word 'magister,' which meant 'teacher' or 'chief.'
Historical Evolution
'magister' transformed into the Old French word 'maistre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'master' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'teacher' or 'chief,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a postgraduate degree.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities, typically after one year of study beyond a bachelor's degree.
She earned her master's in engineering.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45