Baccalaureate
WordNet
noun
(1) An academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies
(2) A farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From , from , from , an alteration of , to resemble (the ancient symbol of victory). Compare Bachelor.
Noun
- The first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges; a bachelor degree.
- A high school completion exam and qualification awarded in many countries (e.g. Finland, France, Moldova, Romania), designed to enable students to go on to higher education.
- A farewell address in the form of a sermon delivered to a graduating class.