public school — A school that is funded and run by the government and free for all children to attend
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A school that is funded and run by the government and free for all children to attend
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpʌblɪk skuːl/
Example Sentences
- Sarah's parents chose public school over private school to save money for her college fund.
- The British exchange student was confused when Americans talked about 'public school' - in England, he attended a very expensive one!
- The public school district announced new funding for art and music programs.
public school
NOUN[/ˈpʌblɪk skuːl/]
A school that is funded and run by the government and free for all children to attend
Kids board the yellow bus heading to the local public school every morning.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Public derives from Latin publicus, meaning 'of the people or citizens; public.' School comes from Greek skhole, originally denoting leisure or free time, later evolving to mean a place of learning. In British English, the term acquired a paradoxical meaning: despite its literal sense of 'open to the public,' public school came to denote an exclusive private institution for the aristocracy.
Breakdown
public (Latin publicus: publ- relating to people + -icus adjective suffix) + school (Greek skhole: originally 'leisure time,' later 'school or learning place')
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📝Examples
“Sarah's parents chose public school over private school to save money for her college fund.”
“The British exchange student was confused when Americans talked about 'public school' - in England, he attended a very expensive one!”
“The public school district announced new funding for art and music programs.”
“Prince William attended Eton, a prestigious public school where tuition costs more than most people's annual salary.”
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