postgraduate

[pohst-graj-oo-it, -eyt]

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or consisting of post-graduates.

   a postgraduate seminar.

noun

1. a student who is taking advanced work after graduation, as from a high school or college.

postgraduate

/ pəʊstˈɡrædjʊɪt /

noun

1. a student who has obtained a degree from a university, etc, and is pursuing studies for a more advanced qualification

2. (modifier) of or relating to such a student or to his studies

Word History and Origins

Origin of postgraduate¹

First recorded in 1855–60; post- + graduate

Example Sentences

When the 45-year-old isn't working with the National Health Service supporting people with diabetes, or studying for his postgraduate degree, you'll likely find him lifting weights at his local gym in Coventry.

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Before becoming a full-time politician, Mr David lectured at Cardiff Metropolitan University, teaching human resource management to undergraduates and postgraduates.

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Since January 2024, international postgraduate students have not been able to bring dependents unless their course is a research programme.

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Her postgraduate research on traditional plants was also tricky as there was no literature about them, but she persevered and now works with the government to promote them for food security.

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Both PAs and AAs have to complete a two-year postgraduate course.

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Related Words

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