Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

college-graduate

noun

ˈkɒlɪdʒ ˈɡrædʒuət

Definition

A person who has successfully completed a course of study at a college or university and has received a degree.

Examples

After four years of hard work, she finally became a college graduate.
Many college graduates find it challenging to secure a job in their field.
The college graduate was proud to walk across the stage at the commencement ceremony.

Meaning

The term refers to an individual who has finished their education at a higher education institution, earning a degree such as an associate’s, bachelor’s, or higher.