bachelors
/ˈbætʃələrz/
NOUN
1. Unmarried men
Men who have never been married and are generally considered single and eligible for marriage.
1.1. Single men and unmarried status
Used to describe men who are not married, particularly in social contexts involving relationships, dating, and marital status.
Synonyms
- singles
- unmarried men
- single men
- stags
- unattached men
- available men
Antonyms
- husbands
- grooms
- married men
- spouses
Examples
- The group of eligible bachelors attended the charity gala hoping to meet new people.
- Several bachelors shared an apartment while working in the city.
- The magazine featured successful bachelors who enjoyed their independent lifestyles.
Related Words
- bachelorhood
- singleness
- singlehood
- marriage
- courtship
- engagement
- wedding
- bachelorettes
- spinsterhood
1.2. Men living independently
Used to describe unmarried men who maintain independent households and enjoy managing their own domestic arrangements without a spouse.
Synonyms
- single men
- unmarried men
- unattached men
Antonyms
- husbands
- married men
- family men
Examples
- The bachelors rented apartments in the city and enjoyed their independence.
- The building offered affordable accommodation for young bachelors.
- The group of bachelors organized their own household arrangements.
Related Words
- bachelor pads
- bachelor apartments
- independence
- solitude
- single life
- household
- roommates
NOUN
2. People holding bachelor's degrees
People who have successfully completed undergraduate university or college programs and received bachelor's degrees.
2.1. University graduates and academic qualifications
Refers to individuals who have earned first-level university degrees, such as Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, after completing undergraduate studies.
Synonyms
- graduates
- degree holders
- baccalaureate holders
- licentiates
Antonyms
- undergraduates
- non-graduates
Examples
- The company recruited several bachelors with degrees in engineering and computer science.
- Many bachelors continued their education by pursuing postgraduate qualifications.
- The university recognized outstanding bachelors during its annual graduation ceremony.
Related Words
- bachelor's degrees
- undergraduate degrees
- university
- college
- alumni
- alumnae
- academic qualifications
- higher education
- postgraduates
NOUN
3. Knights of the lowest rank
Knights who held the lowest rank in the medieval English order of knighthood and served under the standard of another knight or noble rather than commanding their own banner.
3.1. Medieval knighthood and military service
Refers to knights bachelor, a historical rank of knight who did not possess the right to lead a separate military banner and instead served under a higher-ranking noble or commander.
Synonyms
- knights bachelor
- bachelors-at-arms
- knights
Examples
- The medieval records described several bachelors serving under the banners of powerful lords.
- The knights bachelor participated in the royal military campaign.
- Unlike bannerets, the bachelors did not command separate military standards.
Related Words
- knighthood
- chivalry
- medieval
- nobility
- bannerets
- knight bannerets
- feudalism
- heraldry
- squires
NOUN
4. Junior members of trade guilds
Junior or provisional members of historical London trade organizations who had not yet obtained the full membership privileges associated with wearing the guild's official livery.
4.1. Historical trade guild membership
Used in historical references to London trade organizations for junior members who had not yet attained the status or privileges of fully recognized livery members.
Synonyms
- junior members
- probationers
- apprentices
Examples
- The historical records distinguished bachelors from fully established members of the London trade company.
- The junior bachelors were not yet entitled to wear the guild's official livery.
Related Words
- guilds
- liveries
- tradesmen
- membership
- apprenticeships
- freemen
- crafts
- trade associations
NOUN
5. Freshwater fish
Freshwater fish known as white crappies, scientifically classified as Pomoxis annularis, found primarily in the southern and central United States.
5.1. Freshwater fish and fishing
Used regionally as a common name for white crappies, edible freshwater fish belonging to the sunfish family and commonly found in lakes, reservoirs, and rivers.
Synonyms
- white crappies
- crappies
- sac-a-lait
Examples
- The local fishermen caught several bachelors in the freshwater lake.
- Bachelors are valued as edible fish in parts of the southern United States.
- Anglers often search for white crappies in lakes and reservoirs.
Related Words
- Pomoxis annularis
- black crappies
- sunfish
- freshwater fish
- panfish
- angling
- fishing
- reservoirs