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conservatoire

Pronunciation: /kənˈsəːvətwɑː/

Definition of conservatoire

noun

British

a college for the study of classical music or other arts, typically in the continental European tradition: she studies piano and violin at the Paris Conservatoire

Origin:

late 18th century: French, from Italian conservatorio, from late Latin conservatorium, from conservare 'to preserve' (see conserve). Compare with conservatory