liberal arts
nounUK /ˈlɪb.ər.əl ɑːts/
US /ˈlɪb.ər.əl ɑːrts/
School subjects like reading, writing, history, and science that help you learn and think well.
She studies liberal arts in college because she loves history and literature.
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2. A college program where students learn many different subjects instead of just one.
He chose a liberal arts program so he could try many classes.
3. The group of subjects in old schools that were thought to be needed by free people.
In ancient times, the liberal arts included grammar and music.
4. Learning that helps people understand ideas and culture, not just job skills.
Her liberal arts education taught her to ask good questions.