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liberal artsAcademic subjects such as literature, philosophy, mathematics, and social and physical sciences as distinct from professional and technical subjects

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: Academic subjects such as literature, philosophy, mathematics, and social and physical sciences as distinct from professional and technical subjects

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪbərəl ɑːrts/

Example Sentences

  • My liberal arts education taught me how to think critically, but my parents still ask when I'm getting a 'real job.'
  • Liberal arts graduates can discuss Shakespearean sonnets and quantum physics, but somehow can't figure out their taxes.
  • The liberal arts program emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and develops well-rounded graduates.

liberal arts

NOUN

[/ˈlɪbərəl ɑːrts/]

Academic subjects such as literature, philosophy, mathematics, and social and physical sciences as distinct from professional and technical subjects

Academic subjects such as literature, philosophy, mathematics, and social and physical sciences as distinct from professional and technical subjects
💡 Concept

Academic subjects such as literature, philosophy, mathematics, and social and physical sciences as distinct from professional and technical subjects

Liberal arts opens hearts where learning starts!
🎵 Rhyme

Liberal arts opens hearts where learning starts!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlɪbərəl ɑːrts/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlɪbərəl ɑːts/

🌳Etymology

Rootliber
Suffix--al

🎵Rhyme

artsheartspartsstarts
arts
hearts
parts
starts

🔗Collocations

liberal arts education
liberal arts college
liberal arts degree
liberal arts curriculum
liberal arts background

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My liberal arts education taught me how to think critically, but my parents still ask when I'm getting a 'real job.'

😄 Fun example

Liberal arts graduates can discuss Shakespearean sonnets and quantum physics, but somehow can't figure out their taxes.

The liberal arts program emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and develops well-rounded graduates.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

humanitiesgeneral educationclassical educationbroad education

Antonyms

technical trainingvocational educationprofessional studies

Related

undergraduatecurriculuminterdisciplinaryacademiascholarship

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