This is the 8273rd most frequent Dutch word.
gepromoveerde
A person who has earned a doctoral degree (PhD).
'Gepromoveerde' here refers to a person who has received a promotion or title, specifically in an academic or professional context, emphasizing their new status.
De gepromoveerde wetenschapper presenteerde zijn onderzoek.
The promoted scientist presented his research.
'Gepromoveerde' is used here to describe a student who has recently achieved a promotion in the academic hierarchy, namely obtaining a doctorate.
Gisteren feliciteerden we de gepromoveerde student met zijn doctoraat.
Yesterday we congratulated the promoted student on his doctorate.
In this sentence, 'gepromoveerde' refers to an employee who has been internally promoted within a corporate structure.