liberal arts
US /ˌlɪbərəl ˈɑːrts/
UK /ˌlɪbərəl ˈɑːrts/
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academic subjects such as literature, philosophy, mathematics, and social and physical sciences as distinct from professional or technical subjects
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She chose to major in liberal arts, focusing on history and literature.
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A liberal arts education aims to provide broad general knowledge.