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education

Pronunciation: /ɛdjʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of education

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university:a course of education
  • the theory and practice of teaching:colleges of education
  • [count noun] a body of knowledge acquired while being educated:his education is encyclopedic and eclectic
  • information about or training in a particular subject:health education
  • 2 (an education) an enlightening experience:Petrus is a good workman—it is an education to watch him

Derivatives

educationist

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin educatio(n-), from the verb educare (see educate)

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