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Definition subject matter in British English

subject matter noun

[uncountable] noun
1

the things that are discussed in a speech or a piece of writing, or are shown in a piece of art

Example

The subject matter of the textbook was carefully chosen to appeal to students.

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Definition subject matter in British English