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licentiate

 

[ หˆlaษชsษ™nหŒtiหt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

academic degree

A licentiate is a graduate who has been awarded a certain academic degree, usually in the context of higher education. The term is often used in countries that have a system of licentiateship, where it represents a level of education or qualification that is below that of a master's degree but above a bachelor's degree.

Synonyms

bachelor, graduate, undergraduate

Examples of usage

  • He received his licentiate in music from the conservatory.
  • Many doctors hold a licentiate in medicine before pursuing their specialization.
  • The university offers a licentiate program in education for aspiring teachers.

Translations

Translations of the word "licentiate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น licenciatura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเค‡เคธเฅ‡เค‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lizenz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lisensi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ั†ะตะฝะทั–ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ licencjat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใ‚คใ‚ปใƒณใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท licenciรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ licenciado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lisans

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉดํ—ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฎุตุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ licenciรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ licenciat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญฆๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ licenciat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leyfi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะธั†ะตะฝะทะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ licensiat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ licenciado

Etymology

The term 'licentiate' originates from the Latin word 'licentiatum,' which is derived from 'licentia' meaning 'license' or 'freedom.' The use of 'licentiate' dates back to the Middle Ages when universities began to formalize educational qualifications. Initially, it was associated with a license to teach or practice in a certain field, signifying that an individual had attained a recognized level of expertise. Over time, the meaning of the term evolved to refer specifically to a type of academic degree in various educational systems, particularly in Europe and Latin America. Today, the licentiate serves as an important credential for professionals in fields such as education, music, and medicine, reflecting a significant educational achievement.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,706 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.