What does "diplomate" mean?

A professional who has earned a diploma.

Diplomate

Common synonyms include: ambassador, award diploma, bargain, board-certified professional, certified specialist, confer diploma.

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A professional who has earned a diploma.
"You think he could barter and cheat / As vulgar diplomates use, / With the people's heart in his breast?"
2
medical specialist whose competence has been certified by a diploma granted by an appropriate professional group wordnet

Verb

"You think he could barter and cheat / As vulgar diplomates use, / With the people's heart in his breast?"

Etymology 1

From diploma + -ate (suffix forming nouns denoting rank or office).

Etymology 2

From diploma + -ate (suffix forming verbs).