Baccalaureate
Bac`ca`lau´re`ate
| n. | 1. | The degree of bachelor of arts (B.A. or A.B.), the first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges. | |||
| 2. | A baccalaureate sermon. | ||||
| a. | 1. | Pertaining to a bachelor of arts.
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| Noun | 1. |  baccalaureate - a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies |
| 2. |  baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studiesSynonyms: bachelor's degree |