bachelorhood
Bachelorhood refers to the state of being unmarried, typically applied to men. The term derives from bachelor, originally meaning a knight's companion or a young man, and over time came to denote an adult male who has not entered into marriage. In modern usage, bachelorhood is a social and demographic category describing men who are not married, regardless of whether they are romantically involved or have long-term partnerships. The term is often contrasted with spinsterhood, though that term is outdated and rarely used today for women.
Many factors influence bachelorhood, including economic conditions, education, urbanization, cultural and religious norms, and personal choice.
In literature, film, and popular culture, bachelorhood is often depicted in terms of freedom and responsibility,