subject matter
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subject matter

noun

Definition of SUBJECT MATTER

: matter presented for consideration in discussion, thought, or study

Examples of SUBJECT MATTER

  1. I found the film's subject matter to be quite disturbing.
  2. She disapproves of the artist's choice of subject matter.

First Known Use of SUBJECT MATTER

1657

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