postgrad

[ pohst-grad ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. postgraduate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of postgrad¹

First recorded in 1945–50; by shortening

Example Sentences

He also has the ability to recruit some of the most brilliant postgrads I’ve seen, so it’s really fascinating to see how he is able to allow trainees to have independence and yet be very goal-oriented and impactful.

From MIT Technology Review

Until very recently, if climate appeared at all in humanities, social sciences and the arts, it was as a concentration or postgrad degree.

From Time

Hu was joined by Irinia Dvalidze, whom she described as a fellow “postgrad”—meaning they had both finished Syracuse in May.

From The Daily Beast