B.A.

¹

abbreviation for

1. Bachelor of Arts.

B.A.

²

abbreviation for

1. bastard amber.
2. batting average.
3. British Academy.
4. British America.
5. British Association (for Advancement of Science).
6. Buenos Aires.

ba

³

[ bah ]

noun

, Egyptian Religion.

1. an aspect of the soul, represented as a human-headed bird.

bā

⁴

[ bah ]

noun

1. the second letter of the Arabic alphabet.

Ba

⁵

Symbol, Chemistry.

1. barium.

BA

⁶

abbreviation for

1. banker's acceptance.

ba.

⁷

abbreviation for

1. bath.
2. bathroom.

BA

¹

abbreviation for

1. Bachelor of Arts
2. British Academy
3. British Airways
4. British Association (for the Advancement of Science)
5. British Association screw thread

ba'

²

/ bɑː; bɔː /

noun

1. the ba'
   a game somewhat like rugby played in Orkney at Christmas and New Year between two very large teams of players
2. the ba' or handba'
   a similar game played at Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders in mid-February
3. the stuffed leather ball used in these games

Ba

³

the chemical symbol for

1. barium

ba

⁴

the internet domain name for

1. Bosnia-Herzegovina

Ba

⁵

/ bɑː /

noun

1. Egyptian myth the soul, represented as a bird with a human head

Word History and Origins

Origin of B.A.¹

First recorded in 1755–65, B.A. is from New Latin Baccalaureus Artium

Origin of B.A.²

Vocalization of Egyptian bʾ

Word History and Origins

Origin of B.A.¹

Scots form of ball ¹

Example Sentences

"Flights are operating and we’ll finish our schedule this evening as planned. No cancellations. Some delays. All of our critical operations are running," BA said in a statement.

From BBC

Only 13% – less than half the national average — have BA degrees.

From Salon

Nadia*, 21 and from India, arrived in the UK in 2021 on a study visa to complete a BA in computer sciences.

From BBC

However, in a call with investors last month, Nicholas Cadbury, the chief financial officer of BA's parent company IAG, said it faced "weak demand" in China.

From BBC

In a video seen by the BBC another group of Rohingya conscripts can be seen being taught how to use BA 63 rifles, an older standard weapon used by the Myanmar armed forces.

From BBC