postgraduate
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/ˌpoʊstˈɡrædʒuɪt/
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/ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuɪt/
advanced study
Etymology
'postgraduate' originates from the Latin prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and the word 'graduate' from the Latin 'graduatus', meaning 'having taken a degree'.
'postgraduate' evolved from the combination of 'post-' and 'graduate', reflecting the concept of education pursued after graduation.
Initially, it referred to any education pursued after graduation, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a student who has completed a bachelor's degree and is pursuing further education, typically a master's or doctoral degree.
She is a postgraduate studying for her master's degree.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to studies undertaken after completing a bachelor's degree.
He is enrolled in a postgraduate program.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42