noun

curriculum

curriculum, course of study, syllabus

The school has a new science curriculum.

The school has a new science curriculum.

The national curriculum is set by the government.

The national curriculum is set by the government.

((noun)) a set of subjects studied in a school The school is developing a new curriculum.

Synonyms: syllabus, course of study, program

From Latin 'curriculum', meaning 'a running, course, race', from 'currere' (to run). It's the 'course' of study you must run.

Think of a 'race course' (curriculum) you must run to finish your education.

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