postgraduate

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has completed a master's or doctoral degree.

  - "John is a postgraduate in computer science."
  - "Sarah finished her postgraduate studies in literature last year."

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Antonyms

pregraduate , undergraduate

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Synonyms

graduate student

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with postgraduate
post , most , boast , coast , toast

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Variants

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postgraduate , postgraduates

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin 'post' (after) and 'gradus' (degree).

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Trivia

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1. Postgraduate students often have access to specialized research facilities and resources.

2. The term 'postgraduate' can also be used to describe someone who has completed military training or a religious apprenticeship.

3. The first known use of the term 'postgraduate' was in the late 15th century in Europe.

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Related Concepts

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1. Master's degree: A postgraduate academic degree that requires a minimum of one to two years of study after a bachelor's degree.

2. Doctoral degree: A postgraduate academic degree that requires a minimum of three to six years of study after a master's degree.

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Culture

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In many cultures, a postgraduate degree is seen as a sign of academic achievement and can lead to better job opportunities and higher salaries.

How to Memorize "postgraduate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a graduation cap and gown, carrying a diploma. Imagine the sense of accomplishment and dedication required to earn a postgraduate degree.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'postgraduate' with the idea of advanced education and academic achievement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'P-O-S-T-G-R-A-D-E': 'P' represents 'Post', 'O' represents 'Outstanding', 'S' represents 'Scholar', 'T' represents 'Talent', 'G' represents 'Growth', 'R' represents 'Research', 'A' represents 'Advanced', 'D' represents 'Dedication', and 'E' represents 'Excellence'.

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