Meaning of the word "liberal arts" in English

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liberal arts

US /ˌlɪbərəl ˈɑːrts/
UK /ˌlɪbərəl ˈɑːrts/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
She chose to major in liberal arts, focusing on history and literature.
A liberal arts education aims to provide broad general knowledge.
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