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MFA

n. countable
C1 Advanced mfa

n. Stands for Master of Fine Arts. A high-level university degree for people who want to be professional artists or writers. It focuses on creating work rather than just studying history.

n. Abbreviation for Master of Fine Arts. An advanced postgraduate degree awarded in creative fields such as visual arts, creative writing, or filmmaking. It is typically considered a terminal degree, emphasizing creative practice and professional production over academic research.


SIMPLE

She is applying for an MFA in creative writing.

CONTEXTUAL

After finishing her MFA, she felt prepared to exhibit her paintings in professional galleries.

COMPLEX

While an MA often focuses on the historical and theoretical aspects of a discipline, an MFA requires a significant body of original creative work for the final thesis.

Usage

Usually used with the indefinite article 'an' because the letter 'M' begins with a vowel sound.

Pitfall

a MFA degreean MFA degreeUse 'an' before abbreviations that begin with a vowel sound, like the 'em' sound in MFA.

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