1. people who hold licenses to practice a profession or engage in an activity
2. holders of an academic degree between a bachelor’s and master’s degree
Usage: primarily used in European and some international educational systems

Examples

• The medical board reviewed applications from new licentiates seeking to practice in the state.
• All licentiates must complete continuing education requirements to maintain their credentials.
• The university graduated fifty licentiates in engineering this year.
• Licentiates in theology often pursue further study before ordination.
• The professional association maintains a registry of all current licentiates.
• These licentiates have demonstrated competency in their respective fields.