English
Etymology
From French baccalauréat or its source, mediaeval Latin baccalaureatus, from baccalaureus, an alteration of baccalarius �young man aspiring to knighthood� to resemble bacca lauri �laurel berry� (the ancient symbol of victory). Compare bachelor.
Pronunciation
IPA|/bæk��l�:rɪ�t/
Noun
en-noun
- A bachelor degree at university.
- An examination and qualification awarded in many countries, designed to enable people to go on to higher education; the w:International Baccalaureat|International Baccalaureat.
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