Licentiate
noun
A person who has received a formal acknowledgement of their ability in a specific area of knowledge, typically after graduation from a university or similar institution.
After years of study, John finally became a licentiate in Physical Education.
Often appears as...
- licentiate in philosophy
- licentiate in medicine
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Formal
Academic
noun
A person who has been given the right to practice a profession.
After passing the bar exam, he became a licentiate of Law.
Often appears as...
- licentiate of law
- licentiate of medicine
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Formal
Legal
noun
A person who has received a formal acknowledgement of their ability in a specific area of knowledge, typically after graduation from a university or similar institution.
After years of study, John finally became a licentiate in Physical Education.
Often appears as...
- licentiate in philosophy
- licentiate in medicine
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A person who has been given the right to practice a profession.
After passing the bar exam, he became a licentiate of Law.
Often appears as...
- licentiate of law
- licentiate of medicine
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Title
Used as a title for someone who's earned a specific academic degree.
She introduced herself as a licentiate in anthropology during the conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Degree Specific
Often attached to an academic field to indicate specialized knowledge.
My brother is a licentiate in marine biology, focused on coral reefs.
Pro Tip 3/3Before 'Doctor'
It's a step before a doctorate in some educational systems.
She's a licentiate now but plans to pursue a doctorate.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Title
Used as a title for someone who's earned a specific academic degree.
She introduced herself as a licentiate in anthropology during the conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Degree Specific
Often attached to an academic field to indicate specialized knowledge.
My brother is a licentiate in marine biology, focused on coral reefs.
Pro Tip 3/3Before 'Doctor'
It's a step before a doctorate in some educational systems.
She's a licentiate now but plans to pursue a doctorate.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Title
Used as a title for someone who's earned a specific academic degree.
She introduced herself as a licentiate in anthropology during the conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Degree Specific
Often attached to an academic field to indicate specialized knowledge.
My brother is a licentiate in marine biology, focused on coral reefs.
Pro Tip 3/3Before 'Doctor'
It's a step before a doctorate in some educational systems.
She's a licentiate now but plans to pursue a doctorate.
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