liberal arts

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What does liberal arts mean?

The academic course of instruction intended to provide general knowledge and usually comprising the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, as opposed to professional or technical subjects.

Where does liberal arts come from?

Calque of Latin artēs līberālēs.

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