branches of knowledge

noun phrase
UK /ˈbrɑːntʃɪz əv ˈnɒlɪdʒ/
US /ˈbræntʃɪz əv ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/

Different subjects that people study and learn about.

Science, history, and art are all branches of knowledge.

SYNONYMS

fields of studysubjectsdisciplinesareas of learning

RELATED WORDS

educationlearningschool subjectscurriculum

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The different areas into which human understanding is divided.

Philosophers often debate how the branches of knowledge connect to one another.

3. The various academic departments or specializations in a university.

The library is organized by branches of knowledge, from biology to literature.

4. The many topics a curious person can explore and master.

Reading widely lets you touch many branches of knowledge.