Definitions for baccalaureateˌbæk əˈlɔr i ɪt, -ˈlɒr-
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
bac•ca•lau•re•ateˌbæk əˈlɔr i ɪt, -ˈlɒr-(n.)
Category: Education
Ref: bachelor's degree.
a religious service held for a graduating class.
Category: Religion
Also called baccalau′reate ser`mon. the sermon delivered at such a service.
Category: Religion
Origin of baccalaureate:
1615–25; < ML baccalaureātus, der. of baccalaure(us) advanced student, bachelor, var. of baccalāriusbachelor
Princeton's WordNet
baccalaureate(noun)
a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies
bachelor's degree, baccalaureate(noun)
an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies
Wiktionary
baccalaureate(Noun)
The first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges; a bachelor degree.
baccalaureate(Noun)
A high school completion exam and qualification awarded in many countries (e.g. Finland, France, Moldova, Romania), designed to enable students to go on to higher education.
baccalaureate(Noun)
A farewell address in the form of a sermon delivered to a graduating class.
Origin: From baccalauréat, from baccalaureatus, from baccalaureus, an alteration of baccalarius, to resemble bacca lauri (the ancient symbol of victory). Compare Bachelor.
Webster Dictionary
Baccalaureate(noun)
the degree of bachelor of arts. (B.A. or A.B.), the first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges
Baccalaureate(noun)
a baccalaureate sermon
Baccalaureate(adj)
pertaining to a bachelor of arts
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