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diplomato

graduate

noun dee-ploh-MAH-toh Rare

Also means

qualified person

Usage Note

Diplomato refers specifically to someone who has earned a diploma — in Italy typically a secondary-school leaving certificate (diploma di maturità). It is distinct from laureato, which means a university graduate. The feminine form is diplomata.

Examples

"Solo i diplomati possono iscriversi al corso."

Natural Translation

Only graduates can enrol in the course.

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