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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
#The first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges; a bachelor degree.
#A highschool completion exam and qualification awarded in many countries (e.g. Finland, France, Moldova, Romania), designed to enable students to go on to higher education.
#:Compare: the w:International Baccalaureate|International Baccalaureate.
#(United States) A farewell address in the form of a sermon delivered to a graduating class.
Translations
trans-top|bachelor degree
Finnish: kandidaatti|kandidaatin tutkinto
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trans-top|examination to enable higher education
Finnish: ylioppilaskoe, ylioppilaskirjoitukset
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trans-top|qualification awarded after passing the baccalaureate exam
Finnish: ylioppilas, ylioppilastodistus
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Adjective
baccalaureate
#Pertaining to a bachelor of arts.
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