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What is another word for Education? – 172 Education Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    instruction teaching training learning development schooling tutelage guidance mentorship indoctrination enlightenment edification cultivation refinement sophistication acquaintanceship familiarization socialization upbringing breeding nurturing coaching tutoring lecturing pedagogy didactics knowledge erudition scholarship literacy numeracy enlightenment awareness acquaintance familiarization informedness learnedness culturedness polish finish civility urbanity suaveness suavity graciousness politeness courtesy manners etiquette propriety decency decorum protocol.

    Meaning of Education

    The primary meaning of the word "Education" is the process of teaching or learning in a school or university or in a specific subject.

    Definitions

    • The process of teaching or learning in a school or university or in a specific subject.
    • The act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life.
    • The act or process of imparting or acquiring knowledge and skills, especially through formal schooling.

    Etymology of Education

    The word "Education" comes from the Latin "educatio", which means "a bringing up, training, or rearing", and is derived from "educare", meaning "to bring up or train".
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the process of teaching or learning, and has evolved over time to encompass a wide range of meanings related to the development of knowledge, skills, and character.

    Example Uses

    • The university provides a high-quality education to its students.
    • Education is key to unlocking a person's full potential.
    • The new policy aims to improve education outcomes for disadvantaged children.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ignorance illiteracy darkness unawareness unfamiliarity unenlightenment miseducation miseducation indoctrination brainwashing manipulation deception misinformation disinformation ignorance naivety simplicity foolishness foolishness stupidity unintelligence unreasonableness irrationality illogicalness absurdity nonsense absurdness ridiculousness ludicrousness preposterousness.

    Related Nouns

    school university college institution academy seminary laboratory classroom lecture tutorial seminar workshop curriculum syllabus textbook manual guide instructor teacher professor educator student pupil learner apprentice trainee novice beginner.

    Related Verbs

    teach learn study train educate instruct guide mentor coach tutor lecture demonstrate illustrate explain elucidate expound explicate interpret analyze criticize evaluate assess examine test quiz appraise review.

    Related Adjectives

    academic educational instructional pedagogical didactic scholarly erudite learned literate numerate enlightened informed aware familiar knowledgeable skilled trained educated refined sophisticated cultured polished finished civilized urbane suave gracious polite courteous mannered proper decent decorous protocolary.