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die Hochschulabsolventen

university graduates, college graduates

Viele Hochschulabsolventen suchen einen Job.

Many university graduates are looking for a job.

Die Firma stellt nur Hochschulabsolventen ein.

The company only hires university graduates.

((Hochschulabsolventen)) as subject/object: university graduates Many university graduates find work quickly.

Universitätsabsolventen

Composed of 'Hochschule' (university, lit. 'high school') and 'Absolventen' (graduates), from the verb 'absolvieren' (to complete, to graduate).

Think of 'high school' for 'Hochschule' and 'absolve' for 'absolvieren'. Someone who has 'absolved' or completed higher education. Refers to male or mixed-gender groups.

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