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multidisciplinary program

[ˌmʌl.ti.dɪ.ˈsɪp.lɪ.ner.i ˈproʊ.græm]
nounpl: multidisciplinary programs
programa multidisciplinar
1. An educational or research program that integrates knowledge and methods from multiple academic disciplines or fields of study
The university launched a multidisciplinary program combining engineering, biology, and environmental science.
A universidade lançou um programa multidisciplinar combinando engenharia, biologia e ciências ambientais.
2. A coordinated initiative or curriculum that draws from different professional or subject areas to address complex problems
The multidisciplinary program addresses climate change through perspectives from physics, economics, and policy.
O programa multidisciplinar aborda as mudanças climáticas através de perspectivas da física, economia e políticas públicas.
Synonyms
interdisciplinary programcross-disciplinary programintegrated programtransdisciplinary program
Antonyms
single-discipline programspecialized programmonodisciplinary program

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
programa multidisciplinar
Most common usage in Brazilian educational institutions
São Paulo
programa multidisciplinar
Standard academic terminology
Portugal
programa multidisciplinar
Formal academic usage in Portuguese universities

Related Idioms & Phrases

breaking down silos
bridge between disciplines
holistic approach to learning
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