minor in
B1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
To study a second subject at university, but not as your most important one.
Literal meaning: 'Minor' in academic context means a lesser course of study; 'in' indicates the subject area. Transparent meaning.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To take a secondary academic concentration at university, requiring fewer courses than a major.
"She decided to major in engineering and minor in Spanish to improve her career prospects."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Specific to North American (primarily US and Canadian) higher education. A 'minor' is a smaller concentration of courses than a major. Common in academic and student discourse. Not used in UK or Australian higher education systems, where the concept does not formally apply.
Commonly used with
economics philosophy music history biology psychology
Forms
Base
minor in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
minors in
he/she/it
Past simple
minored in
yesterday
Past participle
minored in
have + pp
-ing form
minoring in
continuous
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Synonyms
have a minor in take a minor in study as a secondary subject
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