Meaning of the word "Bachelor of Arts" in English

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Bachelor of Arts

US /ˌbætʃ.əl.ər əv ˈɑːrts/
UK /ˌbætʃ.əl.ər əv ˈɑːrts/
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Noun

1.

a first university degree in arts or social sciences

Example:
She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.
Many students pursue a Bachelor of Arts before continuing to graduate studies.
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