O diploma
Example: Ela guardou o diploma com muito orgulho na estante.
Definition
"Diploma" refers to an official document certifying the completion of a course of study or the achievement of a particular academic qualification. It is often kept as proof of education and accomplishment, such as when someone proudly stores their diploma on a shelf.
Etymology
The word "diploma" comes from the Greek 'diplōma,' meaning 'folded paper,' which referred to official documents. It was adopted into Latin as 'diploma' and later into various European languages. Did you know that the original term emphasized the physical form of the certificate, highlighting its folded nature?
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