minor in



minor in something

to study a secondary subject in college. (Compare this with major in something.) I minored in math in college. I decided to minor in history.

minor in

v.
To complete a long-term course of study in some subject that is one's secondary focus: My main course of study is biology, and I'm minoring in philosophy.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Chimwemwechim-WEM-waySouthern African, Chewa
DaphneDAF-nee (English), DAHF-nə (Dutch)Greek Mythology, English, Dutch
Vitalik-Russian, Ukrainian
Quintina-Ancient Roman
Duana-English (Rare)
Lagina-African American (Rare)