bachelor

Meanings

• noun

  An unmarried man, especially one who is of mature age.

  - "John is a bachelor and lives alone."
  - "Many bachelors prefer to keep their independence."
  - "The bachelor party is a traditional event before a man's wedding."

• noun

  A person who has not completed a particular degree or achieved a professional qualification.

  - "Mike is a bachelor of science in computer science."
  - "Sara is a bachelor of arts in English literature."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbætʃ.lɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769607"

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Antonyms

bachelorette , wedder

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Synonyms

baccalaureate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bachelor
hackle , javelin , ravelin , staveling

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Variants

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bachelor , bachelordom , bachelordoms , bachelorhood , bachelorhoods , bachelors , bachelor parties , bachelor party , bachelor's button , bachelor's buttons , cornflower , bachelor's degree , bachelor's degrees , bachelor pad , confirmed bachelor , eligible bachelor

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Etymology

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Old French 'bacheleur', from 'baccalaureus' meaning 'student' or 'holder of a bachelor's degree'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bachelor' originated from the Latin 'baccalaureus', meaning 'student'.

2. In medieval Europe, bachelors were required to wear a distinctive cap to distinguish them from married men.

3. The term 'bachelor party' originated from ancient Rome, where unmarried men would celebrate their last night of freedom before marriage.

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Related Concepts

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1. spinster: A term for an unmarried woman of mature age.

2. bachelor's degree: An undergraduate academic degree, typically requiring a minimum of 120 semester hours.

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Culture

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In literature and art, bachelors are often depicted as independent and carefree, sometimes portrayed as misanthropes or rakes. The term 'bachelor pad' refers to a man's living quarters, often characterized by bachelor comforts and a lack of feminine touches.

How to Memorize "bachelor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an unmarried man living alone in his apartment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with an unmarried man or a person without a degree.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B-A-C-H-E-L-O-R to remember 'Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, or Science, Higher Level of Education, Living On Rent'.

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