Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,791,380,028 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

baccalaureate
(redirected from baccalaureates)

    Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.01 sec.
bac·ca·lau·re·ate  (bk-lôr-t)
n.
1. See bachelor's degree.
2. A farewell address in the form of a sermon delivered to a graduating class.
[Medieval Latin baccalauretus (influenced by bacca, berry, and lauretus, crowned with laurel), from baccalrius, bachelor; see bachelor.]
baccalaureate [ˌbækəˈlɔːrɪɪt]
n
1. (Social Science / Education) the university degree of Bachelor or Arts, Bachelor of Science, etc.
2. (Social Science / Education) an internationally recognized programme of study, comprising different subjects, offered as an alternative to a course of A levels in Britain
3. (Social Science / Education) US a farewell sermon delivered at the commencement ceremonies in many colleges and universities
[from Medieval Latin baccalaureātus, from baccalaureus advanced student, alteration of baccalārius bachelor; influenced in folk etymology by Latin bāca berry + laureus laurel]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.baccalaureatebaccalaureate - a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies
preaching, sermon, discourse - an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
commencement ceremony, commencement exercise, graduation exercise, commencement, graduation - an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred
2.baccalaureatebaccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies
bachelor's degree
academic degree, degree - an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study; "he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude"
AB, Artium Baccalaurens, Bachelor of Arts, BA - a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences
ABLS, Bachelor of Arts in Library Science - a bachelor's degree in library science
Bachelor of Arts in Nursing, BAN - a bachelor's degree in nursing
Bachelor of Divinity, BD - a bachelor's degree in religion
Bachelor of Literature, BLitt - a bachelor's degree in literature
Bachelor of Medicine, MB - (a British degree) a bachelor's degree in medicine
Bachelor of Music, BMus - a bachelor's degree in music
Bachelor of Naval Science, BNS - a bachelor's degree in naval science
Bachelor of Science, BS, SB - a bachelor's degree in science
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, BSArch - a bachelor's degree in architecture
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - a bachelor's degree in engineering
Bachelor of Theology, ThB - a bachelor's degree in theology
Translations
baccalaureate [ˌbækəˈlɔːrɪɪt] N → bachillerato m
baccalaureate [bækəˈlɔːriət]
n → baccalauréat m
international baccalaureate → baccalauréat international
modif (US) [service, address] → de remise de diplômes


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
The guidelines offer specific guidance on such issues as student prayer, graduation prayer and baccalaureates, teaching about religion, student assignments and student attire.
Caught in the middle: school district leaders play referee without a ... by Beem, Kate / School Administrator
I'm at best supportive of baccalaureates that are very applied, but not those in education or nursing because those have been four-year degrees for many years.
'Mission creep' or mission possible? The debate over whether ... by Fliegler, Caryn Meyers / University Business
Dale banned principals and other top officials from speaking at baccalaureates but said teachers may do so.
Va. attorney general attacks separation in memo on baccalaureates by Church & State
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.