private school — A school that is not funded by the government and charges fees for attendance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A school that is not funded by the government and charges fees for attendance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpraɪvət skuːl/
Example Sentences
- His parents sold their car to pay for his private school fees.
- The private school's cafeteria serves caviar on Fridays - talk about fancy lunch!
- She transferred from public school to private school for smaller class sizes.
private school
NOUN[/ˈpraɪvət skuːl/]
A school that is not funded by the government and charges fees for attendance
A school that is not funded by the government and charges fees for attendance
Private school is so cool, complete with a sparkling pool!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Private derives from Latin privatus, meaning 'individual' or 'separated,' while school originates from Greek skholē, initially denoting 'leisure' or 'learning time.' The compound term evolved to describe an educational institution operated by private individuals or organizations rather than state-funded bodies.
Breakdown
private (from Latin privatus, 'individual, separate') + school (from Greek skholē, 'leisure, place of learning'). Together, the phrase denotes an educational institution privately owned and operated.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His parents sold their car to pay for his private school fees.”
“The private school's cafeteria serves caviar on Fridays - talk about fancy lunch!”
“She transferred from public school to private school for smaller class sizes.”
“The private school's uniform costs more than my entire wardrobe.”
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