Definitions:

1. A religious service or celebration held for a graduating class. NOUN
   • The baccalaureate ceremony was a beautiful event, with inspiring speeches from both students and faculty.
2. Another term for a bachelor's degree, which is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study typically lasting three to four years. NOUN
   • After four years of hard work, he was proud to receive his baccalaureate in computer science.

Synonyms:

• bachelor's degree
• degree
• undergraduate degree