Master of Arts
noun
a master's degree given usually in a specific branch of the humanities or social sciences.
a person who has been awarded this degree. Abbreviation: M.A., A.M.
Origin of Master of Arts
First recorded in 1490–1500
British Dictionary definitions for master of arts
Master of Arts
noun
a degree, usually postgraduate and in a nonscientific subject, or the holder of this degree
Abbreviation: MA