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graduand

Pronunciation: /ˈgradʒʊand, -dj-, -ənd/

Definition of graduand

noun

British
  • a person who is about to receive an academic degree: the ceremony starts with the presentation of one or more honorary graduands

Origin:

late 19th century: from medieval Latin graduandus, gerundive of graduare 'take a degree' (see graduate)

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