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bachelor of arts

bach·e·lor of art
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bach-uh-ler, bach-ler uhv, ov ahrt]
    • /ˈbætʃ ə lər, ˈbætʃ lər ʌv, ɒv ɑrt/
    • /ˈbætʃ.əl.ər əv ɑːt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bach-uh-ler, bach-ler uhv, ov ahrt]
    • /ˈbætʃ ə lər, ˈbætʃ lər ʌv, ɒv ɑrt/

Definitions of bachelor of arts words

  • noun bachelor of arts a degree conferred on a person who has successfully completed his or her undergraduate studies, usually in a branch of the liberal arts or humanities 4
  • noun bachelor of arts a person who holds this degree 3
  • noun bachelor of arts a person having this degree. Abbreviation: A.B., B.A. 2
  • countable noun bachelor of arts A Bachelor of Arts is a first degree in an arts or social science subject. In British English, it can also mean a person with that degree. The abbreviation BA or , BA is also used. 2
  • noun bachelor of arts person with humanities degree 1
  • noun bachelor of arts a bachelor's degree in the liberal arts, usually awarded for studies in the social sciences or humanities. 0

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Origin of bachelor of arts

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80

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Parts of speech for Bachelor of arts

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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bachelor of arts popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for bachelor of arts

noun bachelor of arts

  • ba — A BA is a first degree in an arts or social science subject. BA is an abbreviation for 'Bachelor of Arts'.
  • bs — BS is an abbreviation for 'British Standard', which is a standard that something sold in Britain must reach in a test to prove that it is satisfactory or safe. Each standard has a number for reference.
  • bachelor of science — A Bachelor of Science is a first degree in a science subject. In British English, it can also mean a person with that degree. The abbreviation BSc or , BSc is also used.
  • baccalaureate — The baccalaureate is an examination taken by students at the age of eighteen in France and some other countries.

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