1. a person who holds a license to practice a profession, especially in medicine or theology
Usage: formal; academic
2. an academic degree between a bachelor’s and master’s degree in some European universities
Usage: academic; European education systems

Examples

• She became a licentiate in theology after completing her advanced studies.
• The medical licentiate was authorized to practice under supervision.
• He earned his licentiate degree before pursuing doctoral studies.
• The university awarded licentiates to students who completed the intermediate program.
• As a licentiate in psychology, she could provide counseling services.
• The licentiate certification allowed him to teach at the secondary level.