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postnominal (plural postnominals) 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 …

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  1. postnominal (plural postnominals) 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". postnominal (not comparable) Alternative form of post-nominal