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10 Language-to-English Dictionariespost-lauream
Pronunciation / Transliteration: post ˈlaur.e.am
"Ha iniziato un corso post-laurea."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to studies done at a university or college after taking a first degree.
"She is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in computer science."
- 1
A student who has taken a first degree and is studying at a university for a more advanced degree.
"The university offers specialized housing for postgraduates."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' combined with 'graduate', originating from medieval Latin 'gradus' meaning 'step'. It evolved in the 19th century to describe academic study undertaken after receiving a first degree.
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de troisième cycle
Transliteration: də trwa.zjɛm sikl
"Il fait des études de troisième cycle."
graduiert
Transliteration: ɡʁaduˈiːɐ̯t
"Sie macht ein postgraduales Studium."
post-lauream
Transliteration: post ˈlaur.e.am
"Ha iniziato un corso post-laurea."
de posgrado
Transliteration: de posˈɡɾa.ðo
"Estudió un programa de posgrado."
pós-graduação
Transliteration: pɔz ɡɾɐduˈsɐ̃w
"Ele concluiu a sua pós-graduação."
स्नातकोत्तर
Transliteration: snātakōttar
"वह स्नातकोत्तर की पढ़ाई कर रही है।"
研究生
Transliteration: yánjiūshēng
"他在攻读研究生学位。"
대학원생
Transliteration: daehagwonsaeng
"그는 대학원에서 경제학을 공부하고 있습니다."
大学院生
Transliteration: daigakuinsei
"彼女は大学院で文学を専攻しています。"
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