area of study
nounUK /ˈeəriə əv ˈstʌdi/
US /ˈeriə əv ˈstʌdi/
A subject you learn about in school.
Science is my favorite area of study.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A special part of a bigger subject that someone focuses on.
She chose marine biology as her area of study.
3. A topic that people research and learn about over time.
History is a wide area of study with many smaller parts.
4. The main thing a student learns in college.
His area of study is computer science.