bachelor's
|bach-e-lor's|
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/ˈbætʃələrz/
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/ˈbætʃələ(r)z/
(bachelor)
unmarried man; degree holder
Etymology
'bachelor' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'bacheler', where it referred to a young knight or a student.
'bacheler' transformed into the Middle English word 'bacheler', and eventually became the modern English word 'bachelor'.
Initially, it meant 'a young knight', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an unmarried man' or 'a degree'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a degree awarded by a college or university to a person who has completed undergraduate studies.
She earned her bachelor's in biology.
Synonyms
Noun 2
possessive form of 'bachelor', referring to something belonging to or associated with a bachelor.
The bachelor's apartment was neatly organized.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45