double major

NOUN

[/ˈdʌbəl ˈmeɪdʒər/]

A course of study in which a student specializes in two academic subjects simultaneously

💡 Concept

She's pursuing a double major in biology and music — labs by day, recitals by night.

🎵 Rhyme

A double major is a bold wager!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdʌbəl ˈmeɪdʒər/

🇬🇧 UK/ˈdʌbəl ˈmeɪdʒə/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

majorwager

major

wager

🔗Collocations

pursue a double major

complete a double major

double major program

declare a double major

double major requirements

undergraduate double major

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My roommate is doing a double major in music and engineering - he plays violin while coding!”

“A double major in philosophy and business prepares students for both deep thinking and practical application.”

😄 Fun example

“She jokes that her double major in art and accounting helps her create beautiful budgets.”

“Students considering a double major should carefully plan their course schedule to meet all requirements.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

dual degreedouble concentrationdual majorjoint major

Antonyms

single majorminor concentration

minorspecializationcurriculumundergraduateacademic programdual degree

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double major — A course of study in which a student specializes in two academic subjects simultaneously

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