minor in
phrasal verb
minored in; minoring in; minors in
US
: to have (a specified second subject of study) in addition to a main subject
In college, she majored in chemistry and minored in biology.
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James majored in math with a minor in American history and later earned a master’s degree in data science.
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Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
Brooks studied journalism and sociology Brooks graduated from California State University, Long Beach in May 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in sociology.
—Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Higher-scoring schools offer majors or minors in religious studies.
—Matthew J. Mayhew, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
Pauletta Jordan, 65, of Prairie Grove, a passenger in Jordan's vehicle, and an unidentified minor in Stewart's vehicle were injured in the crash.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 10 Nov. 2025
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Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
Brooks studied journalism and sociology Brooks graduated from California State University, Long Beach in May 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in sociology.
—Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Higher-scoring schools offer majors or minors in religious studies.
—Matthew J. Mayhew, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
Pauletta Jordan, 65, of Prairie Grove, a passenger in Jordan's vehicle, and an unidentified minor in Stewart's vehicle were injured in the crash.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Minor in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20in. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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