diplomate

[dip-luh-meyt]

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noun

a person who has received a diploma, especially a doctor, engineer, etc., who has been certified as a specialist by a board within the appropriate profession.

Origin of diplomate

First recorded in 1875–80; diplom(a) + -ate¹

Can be confuseddiplomat diplomate

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Related Words for diplomate

recipient, doctor, grad, alum, alumnus, product, bachelor, master, holder, baccalaureate, Ph.D., diplomate, licentiate, collegian

Examples from the Web for diplomate

Historical Examples of diplomate

The man who on hearing a diplomate he has saved ask, "How is the Emperor?"
The Atheist's Mass
Honore de Balzac
First among the diplomatists of his time, his reputation as a diplomate has passed out of mens minds.
The Life of Albert Gallatin
Henry Adams
Such evidence leaves nothing to be said in regard to his qualities as a diplomate.
The Life of Albert Gallatin
Henry Adams
But reflect for a moment, Tascher, and you will see that no man was ever less intended for a diplomate.
Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II (of II)
Charles James Lever
"The Alt-Schloss is indeed a picturesque construction," said the diplomate, by way of generally inviting my confidence.
Lippincott's Magazine. Vol. XII, No. 33. December, 1873.
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British Dictionary definitions for diplomate

diplomate

noun

any person who has been granted a diploma, esp a physician certified as a specialist

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diplomate in Medicine

diplomate

[dĭp′lə-māt′]

One who has received a diploma, especially a physician certified as a specialist by a board of examiners.