C1 noun Neutral

postgradism

/ˌpoʊstˈɡrædɪzəm/

Postgradism refers to the sociocultural condition, mindset, or lifestyle associated with being a postgraduate student. It often describes the immersive academic environment or the tendency for individuals to remain in higher education for an extended period after completing their initial degree.

Ejemplos

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His life was defined by postgradism, with his desk always buried under research papers.

His daily life was focused on the lifestyle and habits of being a graduate student.

2

The sociological analysis critiqued postgradism as a symptom of a stagnant job market.

The formal study looked at the habit of staying in school as a sign of economic issues.

3

I've been stuck in postgradism for so long I've forgotten what a 9-to-5 feels like.

I have been a student for so long that I forgot how a regular job works.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
postgradism
Adverbio
postgraduately
Adjetivo
postgraduate
Relacionado
postgrad
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Truco para recordar

Think of the suffix '-ism' as a 'system' or 'lifestyle'—just like 'capitalism' is a system, 'postgradism' is the system and lifestyle of being a 'postgrad'.

Quiz rápido

The university's study on __________ found that many students feel socially isolated during their PhD years.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

1

His life was defined by postgradism, with his desk always buried under research papers.

everyday

His daily life was focused on the lifestyle and habits of being a graduate student.

2

The sociological analysis critiqued postgradism as a symptom of a stagnant job market.

formal

The formal study looked at the habit of staying in school as a sign of economic issues.

3

I've been stuck in postgradism for so long I've forgotten what a 9-to-5 feels like.

informal

I have been a student for so long that I forgot how a regular job works.

4

The discourse around postgradism highlights the unique psychological pressures of doctoral research.

academic

Academic discussion shows the mental stress faced by those in high-level studies.

5

The HR department noted that excessive postgradism in a candidate can sometimes signal a lack of practical experience.

business

The hiring team observed that too many years of studying might mean a person hasn't worked much.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
postgradism
Adverbio
postgraduately
Adjetivo
postgraduate
Relacionado
postgrad

Colocaciones comunes

perpetual postgradism the state of never ending one's advanced studies
the trap of postgradism being stuck in education without entering the workforce
academic postgradism the culture surrounding higher degree research
postgradism lifestyle the specific way of living as a graduate student
escaping postgradism successfully transitioning from study to a career

Frases Comunes

deep in postgradism

fully immersed in the graduate student world

postgradism blues

the depression or exhaustion associated with long-term study

the bubble of postgradism

the isolated social circle of graduate students

Se confunde a menudo con

postgradism vs postgraduate

A postgraduate is the actual person or the specific degree program, while postgradism is the culture or state of being that person.

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Notas de uso

This term is often used in a slightly critical or self-deprecating way to describe the 'forever student' phenomenon. It is appropriate for sociological discussions or informal academic venting about the pressures of staying in school.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use this to refer to the degree itself; however, it specifically refers to the lifestyle or the social phenomenon. Do not use it as a direct synonym for 'Master's degree'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the suffix '-ism' as a 'system' or 'lifestyle'—just like 'capitalism' is a system, 'postgradism' is the system and lifestyle of being a 'postgrad'.

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Origen de la palabra

A modern construction combining 'post-' (after), 'grad' (degree), and the suffix '-ism' (forming a noun of state, condition, or doctrine).

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun Usually takes no plural form Often preceded by the definite article 'the' or possessive pronouns like 'her'
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Contexto cultural

In many developed economies, postgradism is a recognized trend where students pursue multiple degrees to improve employability or delay entering a difficult labor market.

Quiz rápido

The university's study on __________ found that many students feel socially isolated during their PhD years.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

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