Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
baccalaureate
noun
/ˌbæk.əˈlɔː.ri.ət/
Definition
A degree awarded to students upon completion of an undergraduate course of study, typically at a university.
Examples
- She received her baccalaureate in biology from a prestigious university.
- The baccalaureate ceremony was filled with joy and celebration.
- He is preparing for his final exams to earn his baccalaureate.
Meaning
The term baccalaureate refers to both the degree itself and the ceremony marking its conferment upon students.
Synonyms
- undergraduate degree
- bachelor’s degree
