Self-Determination. The political right of the majority to the exercise of power within the boundaries of a generally accepted political unit, area, or territory. The principle of self-determination is mentioned in the United Nations Charter and has often been stressed in resolutions passed by the UN General Assembly. The concept is most often used in connection with the right of colonies to independence.
grad-a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university). alumna, alumnus, graduate, alum. Ivy Leaguer-a student or graduate at an Ivy League school. old boy-a former male pupil of a school.
post-graduate degree meaning, post-graduate degree definition | English Cobuild dictionary. postgraduate. 1 n-count A postgraduate or a postgraduate student is a student with a first degree from a university who is studying or doing research at a more advanced level. 2 adj Postgraduate study or research is done by a student who has a first degree and is studying or doing research at a more advanced level. (BRIT) ADJ n. ...postgraduate courses..., Dr Hoffman did his postgraduate work at Leicester University. in AM, use graduate.