noun
person with low educational attainment; someone with inferior education
A somewhat blunt, objective label. Often used in sociological or critical contexts. Can carry a negative or discriminatory tone depending on context.
低学歴者が就職で不利になるケースはまだ多い。
There are still many cases where people with low educational attainment are disadvantaged in employment.
彼は自分を低学歴者だと卑下している。
He belittles himself as someone with inferior education.
Compound of 低 (low) + 学歴 (educational background) + 者 (person). A straightforward modern coinage reflecting social discourse on educational inequality.