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English
Etymology
From French baccalauréat or its source, Medieval Latin baccalaureatus, from Latin 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(key): /bækəˈlɔːɹɪət/, /bækəˈlɔːɹiæ/
Noun
baccalaureat (plural baccalaureats)
- Alternative form of baccalaureate (“bachelor's degree”)
- Alternative form of baccalaureate (“International Baccalaureate”)