First Known Use: 14th century
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1bachelor
noun bach·e·lor \ˈbach-lər, ˈba-chə-\
: a man who is not married; especially : a man who has never been married
: a person who has received a bachelor's degree
Full Definition of BACHELOR
1
: a young knight who follows the banner of another
2
: a person who has received a degree from a college, university, or professional school usually after four years of study <bachelor of arts>; also : the degree itself <received a bachelor of laws>
3
a : an unmarried man b : a male animal without a mate during breeding time
— bach·e·lor·dom \-dəm\ noun
— bach·e·lor·hood \-ˌhu̇d\ noun
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Origin of BACHELOR
Middle English bacheler, from Anglo-French
2bachelor
adjective
Definition of BACHELOR
1
: suitable for or occupied by a single person <a bachelor apartment>
2
: unmarried <bachelor women> <bachelor parents>
First Known Use of BACHELOR
1840
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bachelor
noun bach·e·lor \ˈba-chə-lər, ˈbach-lər\
Definition of BACHELOR for Kids
: a man who is not married
— bach·e·lor·hood \-ˌhu̇d\ noun
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