'school' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'scholē,' where 'scholē' meant 'leisure, philosophy, lecture place.'

'scholē' transformed into the Latin word 'schola,' and eventually became the modern English word 'school' through Old English 'scolu.'

Initially, it meant 'leisure or a place for philosophical discussion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an institution for educating children.'