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Synonyms of bachelor

6 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for bachelor is single. Other synonyms of bachelor are bachelor pad, bacheloress, bachelorette, baccalaureate and bachelor's. The opposite of bachelor is husband.

Synonyms and similar words for bachelor

nounA person, especially a man, who is socially regarded as able to marry but has not yet.

nounA bachelor apartment.

  • bachelor padA nice, well-furnished dwelling where an unmarried man lives, usually by himself, but sometimes with other men.

nounAn unmarried woman.

nounThe first or lowest academic degree conferred by colleges and universities; a bachelor's degree.

Opposite of bachelor

nounA person, especially a man, who is socially regarded as able to marry but has not yet.

Meaning of bachelor

  1. noun A person, especially a man, who is socially regarded as able to marry but has not yet.
  2. noun A bachelor apartment.
  3. noun A male animal without a mate during breeding season.

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Questions about synonyms of bachelor

What is another word for bachelor?
Bachelor has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as single, bachelor pad, bacheloress, bachelorette, baccalaureate and bachelor's.
What is the opposite of bachelor?
The opposite of bachelor is husband.
What does bachelor mean?
Bachelor means a person, especially a man, who is socially regarded as able to marry but has not yet.

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