Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subject-matter
noun
/ˈsəbˌdʒɛkt ˈmætər/

Definition
The topic or content that is being discussed, studied, or considered.

Examples
- The subject-matter of the book focuses on climate change.
- In the meeting, we will address the subject-matter of employee satisfaction.
- The subject-matter of the lecture was complex but enlightening.

Meaning
Subject-matter refers to the specific content or theme in a piece of writing, discussion, or study.

Synonyms
- Topic
- Content
- Theme