baccalaureate

Meanings

• noun

  A university degree that is usually undergraduate and is awarded after a course of study of at least three to five years.

  - "He received his baccalaureate degree in computer science."
  - "She will graduate with a baccalaureate in business administration next year."

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Synonyms

bachelor's degree

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Rhymes

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acclivitate , adjudicate , animate , contemplate , debate , educate , elucidate , fluctuate , graduate , meditate , peregrinate , sedate , venerate

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Variants

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baccalaureate , baccalaureates

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'baccalaureus', meaning 'holder of a bacca, or basket', likely because students carrying baskets of food were exempted from attending classes during harvest season, and were therefore given extra time to study.

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1. The term 'baccalaureate' is derived from the Latin word 'baccalaureus', which means 'holder of a bacca, or basket'.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'baccalaureate' in English was in 1573.

3. In some countries, the baccalaureate is the final exam before entering university, and students are required to wear special gowns and hats during the examination.

4. The baccalaureate degree is also known as a 'bachelor's degree' in some countries, although the terms are not exactly interchangeable.

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1. Bachelor's degree: An undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course of study that usually lasts four years.

2. Doctorate degree: An advanced academic degree awarded by universities for original research and study, signifying the highest level of academic achievement.

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Culture

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The baccalaureate degree is a significant milestone in a student's academic career. It represents the completion of an undergraduate education and is often celebrated with ceremonies and festivities. In some countries, such as Spain and Portugal, the baccalaureate is the final exam before entering university.

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