English · Culture & Society
subject
/ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/
[/ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/]
an area of study
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A subject is an area of knowledge studied in school, such as maths or history. Each subject has its own lessons and teachers.
Example
My favourite subject at school is geography.
My favourite subject at school is geography.
Etymology
From Latin 'subjectus' meaning placed under.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for school disciplines like science, English, and history.