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Compulsory Subject

/kəmˈpʌl.sə.ri ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A subject that students are required to study in an educational curriculum.

    "Mathematics is a compulsory subject in most high schools."
  2. 2

    A course or area of study that is mandated by educational authorities.

    "In many countries, science is a compulsory subject for graduation."

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The term 'compulsory' originates from the Latin 'compulsorius', meaning 'driven together', which evolved through Middle English. 'Subject' comes from the Latin 'subjectus', meaning 'thrown under', indicating something that is governed or influenced by another.

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