Baccalaureate
Pronunciation: /ˌbækəˈlɔːriːət/
Baccalaureate (noun)
- A degree awarded to students after completing high school or secondary education.
- A degree given to students after they finish their first university studies.
Examples
- Many students aim to earn their baccalaureate before pursuing higher education.
- A baccalaureate is often required for many professional careers.
Common collocations: earn a baccalaureate, obtain a baccalaureate, pursue a baccalaureate, complete a baccalaureate