education

noun

(uncountable) The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

(countable) Facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, especially through formal instruction.

(now rare) Upbringing, rearing.

Roots

ducoduc- · Latin · lead

Synonyms for education

teachingn pedagogyn didacticsn schoolingn instructionn trainingn pedagogicsn tuitionn learningn tutoringv upbringingn

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Where does education come from?

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