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agreges

|a-greges|

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/əˈɡreɪdʒɪz/

qualified teacher

Etymology
Etymology Information

'agreges' originates from French, specifically the word 'agrégé,' where 'agréger' meant 'to admit or incorporate.'

Historical Evolution

'agrégé' transformed into the modern English word 'agreges' through direct borrowing from French.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to admit or incorporate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who has passed a competitive examination for a teaching position.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who has passed a competitive examination for a teaching position in a French university or secondary school.

He became an agrégé in philosophy after years of study.

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Last updated: 2025/06/03 09:51