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liberal studies

British  

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) a supplementary arts course for those specializing in scientific, technical, or professional studies

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“It’s hard,” said salutatorian Mayah Flores, who plans to attend Cal State Long Beach as a liberal studies major, and then return to Maywood Academy as a teacher.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

Smith was originally committed to play at the University of North Carolina, but he chose last year to enroll at North Carolina A&T, an HBCU, to get a liberal studies degree.

From Washington Times • May 1, 2022

For his last class in Hong Kong in July, liberal studies teacher Fong showed his students calligraphy by the territory's late democratic activist Szeto Wah: "Choose the right path and stick to it."

From Reuters • Sep. 17, 2021

Some, including a liberal studies teacher and artist who posts pro-democracy sketches on his personal Instagram page, have been terminated.

From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2020

His native town, Sora, was well known for its activity in liberal studies.

From The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius by Cruttwell, Charles Thomas