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postgrad

 

[ ˈpoʊstˌɡræd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

academic level

A postgrad, short for postgraduate, refers to a student or scholar who has completed their undergraduate education and is pursuing advanced studies, typically at the master's or doctoral level. This level of education allows individuals to specialize in a field of study and engage in research and higher learning.

Synonyms

advanced student, graduate student, postgraduate student

Examples of usage

  • She decided to become a postgrad after finishing her bachelor's degree.
  • Postgrads often have more intensive coursework and research responsibilities.
  • Many postgrad students apply for scholarships to fund their studies.
  • As a postgrad, he was involved in several research projects in his department.

Translations

Translations of the word "postgrad" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pós-graduação

🇮🇳 पॉस-ग्रेजुएट

🇩🇪 Postgraduiertenstudium

🇮🇩 pasca sarjana

🇺🇦 постgraduate

🇵🇱 studia podyplomowe

🇯🇵 大学院生

🇫🇷 postgraduate

🇪🇸 posgrado

🇹🇷 lisansüstü

🇰🇷 대학원생

🇸🇦 دراسات عليا

🇨🇿 postgraduální

🇸🇰 absolvent postgraduálneho štúdia

🇨🇳 研究生

🇸🇮 podiplomski

🇮🇸 framhaldsnáms

🇰🇿 магистратура

🇬🇪 მაგისტრანტი

🇦🇿 magistratura

🇲🇽 posgrado

Etymology

The term 'postgraduate' originates from the prefix 'post-', meaning 'after', combined with 'graduate', derived from the Latin 'graduatus', meaning 'to step' or 'to take a degree'. This terminology began to be used in the late 19th century as higher education institutions evolved and began offering advanced degrees beyond the bachelor's level. The concept of postgraduate education has expanded significantly over the years, adapting to various educational systems worldwide, and today it encompasses a wide array of programs such as master's degrees, doctorates, and professional certifications. In many countries, the pursuit of postgraduate education is seen as a significant step toward specialization and expertise in a chosen field.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,356, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.