postnominal

noun — 2 senses

postnominal

noun

Etymology From post- + nominal.

1

Something, such as a title or abbreviation denoting an attained academic degree or a membership in an organization, which is placed after a name.

2

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Something which is placed after a noun.

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