
Licentiate
Academic 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.
Degree Specific
Often attached to an academic field to indicate specialized knowledge.

My brother is a licentiate in marine biology, focused on coral reefs.
Before '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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