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postgraduate

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate UK //pˈəʊstɡɹɐdjˌuːeɪt// post·grad·u·ate

n. a student who has already finished their first degree and is now studying for a higher one, like a Master's or a PhD.

n. a student who has successfully completed an undergraduate degree and is pursuing further studies at a more advanced level.


SIMPLE

She is a postgraduate student studying history.

CONTEXTUAL

The university offers several scholarships specifically for postgraduates who are conducting original research in the sciences.

COMPLEX

While undergraduates often focus on broad foundational knowledge, the postgraduate is expected to contribute original insights to their field through a thesis or a series of specialized seminars.

Synonyms
Origin

From post- + graduate.

Usage

Often used as a modifier before another noun (e.g., 'postgraduate studies').

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