noun
arts
ahts
noun
1
The academic subjects that study human culture, thought, and expression — languages, literature, history, and philosophy — as opposed to the sciences.
"She switched from engineering to a degree in arts."
"The arts faculty covers everything from classics to modern languages."
How to Use Arts
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA general label for humanities subjects (as opposed to science or maths) in schools and universities.
Common pairings
study arts
arts degree
arts faculty
liberal arts
Word Forms
Artses plural
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