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Noun
/ˈbaCH(ə)lər/,
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bachelors, plural;
  1. A man who is not and has never been married
    • - Mark is a confirmed bachelor
    • - one of the country's most eligible bachelors
  2. A male bird or mammal without a mate, esp. one prevented from breeding by a dominant male

  3. A person who holds an undergraduate degree from a university or college (only in titles or set expressions)
    • - he graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy
    • - a Bachelor of Arts
  4. A young knight serving under another's banner


  1. (bachelor) a man who has never been married
  2. lead a bachelor's existence
  3. knight bachelor: a knight of the lowest order; could display only a pennon
  4. (bachelorhood) the time of a man's life prior to marriage
  5. (bachelorhood) the state of being an unmarried man
  6. A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for four years, but can range from two to six years depending on the region of the world. ...
  7. The Bachelors are a popular music group, originating from Dublin, Ireland.
  8. The Bachelors is a novel written in 1960 by the Scottish author Muriel Spark.
  9. A bachelor is a man above the age of majority who has never been married (see single). The term's origin in this sense dates from 1385, Middle English. ...
  10. (The Bachelor (1999 film)) The Bachelor is a 1999 romantic comedy film directed by Gary Sinyor. The movie starred Chris O'Donnell as Jimmie Shannon and Renée Zellweger as Anne Arden. It is a remake of the film Seven Chances.
  11. (The Bachelor (album)) The Bachelor is the fourth studio album by English singer-songwriter Patrick Wolf. The organ parts were recorded using the organ at St. George's church in Brede, East Sussex. The album charted at #49 on the UK album charts. ...
  12. (bachelor) A man who is socially regarded as able to marry, but has not yet; The first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges; a bachelor's degree; Someone who has achieved a bachelor's degree; An apartment consisting mainly of one large room which is the living, ...
  13. (Bachelor) For a man to dream that he is a bachelor, is a warning for him to keep clear of women. For a woman to dream of a bachelor, denotes love not born of purity. Justice goes awry. Politicians lose honor.
  14. (Bachelor) Institutions offering Bachelors Degrees are primarily undergraduate colleges or universities with major emphasis on baccalaureate programs. The traditional definition refers to the lowest degree conferred by a four-year college or university. However, an increasing number of U.S. ...
  15. (BACHELOR) To dream of a single man who is young is a fortunate omen, but if the man is older this indicates loneliness or tells of the loss of a friend. Dreaming that you are a bachelor signifies a change in your life will soon be seen. ...
  16. (Bachelor) 's Degree - An award (baccalaureate) that normally requires at least 4 but not more than 5 years of full-time equivalent college-level work. Also includes bachelor's degrees in which the normal 4 years of work are completed in 3 years.
  17. (Bachelor) A degree that usually takes 3-5 years to complete.
  18. (Bachelor) At a funeral of a bachelor cast sand before the coffin to blind the eyes of the unbegotten children of the deceased (Kurdistan).
  19. (Bachelor) The name given to his satanic majesty, when he appeared in the guise of a great he-goat, for the purpose of love intercourse with the witches.
  20. (bachelor) A young knight or aspirant to knighthood (GP 80; Knight 3085; Wife 883; Squire 24); an unmarried man (Merchant 1274).
  21. (bachelor) Medieval French term for a young knight still dependent upon wages, or a member of a military household.  In order to acquire fiefs and heiresses a bachelor would be expected to demonstrate prowess in battle.
  22. (bachelor) a journeyman or craftsman who had not yet achieved master status. The title was often applied to junior members of a guild.
  23. (bachelor) n. probationer for knighthood
  24. bachelor apartment, an apartment all in a single room, with a small bathroom attached ("They have a bachelor for rent"). ^[32] The usual American term is "studio."
  25. the first degree you can complete after completing high school.  Saint Mary’s offers bachelors degrees in Arts , Business and Science.   A Bachelors degree is typically a four-year program.