ˌbækəˈloriət
plural baccalaureates
1
: a test taken by students in France and some other countries in order to qualify for attending a university
2
US
: bachelor's degree
3
US
a
: a sermon given to a class of graduating students at a school
b
: the service at which this sermon is given
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“Baccalaureate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/baccalaureate. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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