pre-school
|pre-school|
/ˈpriːˌskuːl/
early childhood education
Etymology
'pre-school' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'school', which comes from the Greek 'scholē', meaning 'leisure, philosophy, lecture place'.
'pre-school' was formed in modern English by combining 'pre-' and 'school' to describe educational settings for young children.
Initially, it referred to any educational activity before formal schooling, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an educational establishment offering early childhood education to children before they begin compulsory education at primary school.
Many children attend pre-school to develop social skills before starting kindergarten.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to the time before a child is old enough to go to school.
Pre-school children often learn through play.
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