school

school · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (noun) An institution for educating children.

  2. 2.

    (noun) Any institution at which instruction is given in a particular discipline.

  3. 3.

    (noun) A group of people sharing a common philosophy, approach, or style.

  4. 4.

    (noun) A large group of fish or sea mammals swimming together.

  5. 5.

    (verb) To educate or train someone.

Forms

plural: schools

Related words

See also: education, student, teacher
Synonyms: academy, college, institution

Etymology

From Middle English scole, from Old English scōl, from Latin schola ("school, lecture, discussion"), from Greek skholē (σχολή) meaning "leisure, spare time," later "a place where leisure is employed in learning." The semantic shift from "leisure" to "learning place" reflects the ancient view that education was a privilege of those with free time.