noun
a master's degree in arts and sciences
• Syn: ↑MA, ↑Artium Magister, ↑AM
• Hypernyms: ↑master's degree
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Usage: usually capitalized M&A
1. : the recipient of a master's degree that usually signifies that the recipient has passed a certain number of courses in one of the humanities — abbr. M.A., A.M.
2. : the degree making one a Master of Arts — abbr. M.A., A.M.
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1. a master's degree given usually in a specific branch of the humanities or social sciences.
2. a person who has been awarded this degree. Abbr.: M.A., A.M.
[1490-1500]
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Master of Arts,
1. a degree given by a college or university to a person who has completed a graduate course of study in the liberal arts or humanities, or as an honor. Abbr: M.A. or A.M.
2. a person who has had the degree of Master of Arts conferred upon him.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.