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Bachelor

Definition:

A bachelor refers to an unmarried man, typically used to indicate someone who is of marriageable age.

It can also refer to a person who has obtained a bachelor's degree from a college or university.

In the context of gender-neutral language, the term bachelor can be used to refer to individuals of any gender.

Examples:

As an unmarried man:

1. John is still a bachelor at the age of 35.

2. The party was attended by many eligible bachelors and bachelorettes.

As a graduate:

1. Sarah earned her bachelor's degree in Economics from Harvard.

2. The job advertisement requires a minimum qualification of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

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