bachelor
0 antonyms and opposites of bachelor, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A man who has never married.
How to use bachelor
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French bacheler, ultimately from Medieval Latin baccalarius — originally a term for a young knight or novice, later extended to unmarried men and academic degree-holders.
Full origin of bachelor →Frequently asked questions
What does “bachelor” mean?
The word “bachelor” means a man who has never married. In plain terms, an unmarried man, an entry-level university degree, or a small one-room apartment.
How do you pronounce “bachelor”?
“Bachelor” is pronounced BACH-uh-luh (/ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bachelor” in a sentence?
Here is “bachelor” used in a sentence: “At fifty, he was still a confirmed bachelor.”
What part of speech is “bachelor”?
“Bachelor” is a noun.
Where does the word “bachelor” come from?
The word “bachelor” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French bacheler, ultimately from Medieval Latin baccalarius — originally a term for a young knight or novice, later extended to unmarried men and academic degree-holders.
Is “bachelor” a common word?
“Bachelor” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bachelor” have?
“Bachelor” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a man who has never married.
What is the difference between a bachelor and a bachelorette?
A bachelor is a man who has never married, while a bachelorette is the female equivalent, an unmarried woman. The two terms are most often paired in the phrases 'bachelor party' and 'bachelorette party', celebrations held shortly before a wedding.
What is the difference between a bachelor's degree and a master's degree?
A bachelor's degree is the undergraduate degree awarded after a typical three- or four-year university course, such as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. A master's degree is a higher, postgraduate qualification studied after the bachelor's has been completed.
When is 'bachelor' spelled with an apostrophe?
The apostrophe appears only in the possessive form 'bachelor's degree', where the degree belongs to the bachelor. When referring to an unmarried man, 'bachelor' takes no apostrophe.
Why is a small apartment sometimes called a bachelor?
In some regions a 'bachelor', or bachelor apartment, is a small self-contained flat with no separate bedroom, much like a studio apartment. The living, sleeping, and kitchen areas all share a single main room.