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SUMMA CUM LAUDE [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
DEF

Latin for "with the greatest praise"; phrase used for a person graduating from a university or college with the highest honours. (Unesco study of higher education terminology)

CONT

Berenbaum became so entranced by the insect world that she majored in biology and graduated summa cum laude.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Grades et diplômes

Spanish

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