Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bachelor
Noun
/ˈbætʃələr/
Definition
A person who has completed a bachelor’s degree at a college or university.
Examples
- After four years of studying hard, she graduated as a bachelor of arts.
- He remains a bachelor, enjoying his independence and freedom.
- Many young bachelors prefer to live in shared housing to reduce expenses.
Meaning
The term is often used to refer to an unmarried man, but it primarily denotes someone who has received an undergraduate degree.
Synonyms
- unmarried man
- single man
- graduate
- undergraduate
