PoliticsAugust 15, 2026

graduands

GRAD-joo-undz

Definition

Students who are about to receive an academic degree or qualification during a graduation ceremony.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'graduandus', meaning 'one to be graduated', which is the future passive participle of the verb 'graduari' (to take a degree).

In the news

Governor Namadi refers to the 928 program participants as graduands because they are currently gathered at their official ceremony to receive their training qualifications.

Baze University Graduates 928 Jigawa Youths from Ideas Programme as Jigawa Government Hosts Graduation Ceremony

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