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diploma

/dɪˈploʊmə/
di · plo · ma
Plural:diplomas
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• noun

1

A certificate awarded by an educational institution indicating that a student has successfully completed a specific course of study or graduated.

Example

"After four years of hard work, she proudly walked across the stage to receive her high school diploma."

2

An official document or charter conferring a specific privilege, honor, or authorization.

Example

"The historical archives proudly display a royal diploma granting the town its exclusive trading rights."

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• Rhymes for diploma

• Nearby Words

dipladenia
diplex
diplodocus
diploma
dipper
dipsacus
directrix

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin 'diploma' (a state letter of recommendation), originating from ancient Greek 'diplōma' meaning 'folded paper', derived from 'diploun' (to fold) and 'diploos' (double).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Diploma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/diploma
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