Master of Arts
noun
1.
a master's degree given usually in a specific branch of the humanities or social sciences.
2.
a person who has been awarded this degree.
Abbreviation:
M.A., A.M.
Origin
1490-1500
British Dictionary definitions for
Master of Arts
Master of Arts
noun
1.
a degree, usually postgraduate and in a nonscientific subject, or the holder of this degree
MA