postnominal

English

noun
Definitions
  • Something, such as a title or abbreviation denoting an attained academic degree or a membership in an organization, which is placed after a name.
  • (linguistics) Something which is placed after a noun, as "of mine" in "friend of mine".

Etymology

Prefix from English nominal.

Origin

English

nominal

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