noun

education

education, schooling, learning

She received a good education.

She received a good education.

He works in the field of education.

He works in the field of education.

((an)) education a process of teaching or learning A good education is important for the future.

Synonyms: schooling, teaching, instruction, learning

From Latin 'educare' (to bring up), from 'e-' (out) and 'ducere' (to lead). It means 'to lead out' someone's potential.

Think of it as the process of 'leading out' (e-duc-) someone's inner potential.

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