Post-nominal

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One set of postnominal letters, such as one abbreviation representing an academic degree or certification; (in the plural) post-nominal letters.
Adjective
  1. 1
    That are placed after a name. not-comparable
  2. 2
    After a noun. not-comparable

Etymology

From post- + nominal.

Related phrases

post-nominal letters

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