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Bachelorhood - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Bachelorhood refers to the state of being an unmarried man, often associated with independence and self-reliance. It can also describe the period of life before marriage.

bachelorhood

/ˈbætʃəlɚˌhʊd/ /ˈbætʃələˌhʊd/

Definition:

The state of being an unmarried man, typically young and independent.

Synonyms:

singlehood, celibacy, unmarried state

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

marriage, matrimony

Common Collocations:

enjoy bachelorhood, embrace bachelorhood, end bachelorhood, years of bachelorhood

Derivatives:

bachelor, bachelorette

Usage Tips:

Use "bachelorhood" to describe the period or status of being an unmarried man, often implying freedom or independence.

Common Phrases:

"confirmed bachelor, " "bachelorhood blues, " "end of bachelorhood"

Etymology:

Derived from "bachelor," from Old French "bacheler," meaning a young knight or unmarried man.

Examples:

  • 1. He embraced his bachelorhood after college.
  • 2. His bachelorhood ended when he married at thirty.
  • 3. Many men enjoy the freedom of bachelorhood.
  • 4. She teased him about his prolonged bachelorhood.

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