education

noun

UK /ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	education
plural	educations

1
uncountable the activity of educating people in schools, colleges, and universities, and all the policies and arrangements concerning this
Education is a major concern for voters.
the Minister of Education
Synonyms and related words
General words for teaching
teaching
education
training
1. 1a
  uncountable the activity of teaching about a particular subject
  religious/science/sex education
  education in:
  education in art and design
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for teaching
  teaching
  education
  training
2. 1b
  countable usually singularsomeone’s experience of learning or being taught
  I came over to England to complete my education.
  the responsibility of parents in the education of their children
  have/get an education:
  He wants his children to have a good education.
  a university education:
  She was the first in her family to enjoy the privilege of a university education.
  Synonyms and related words
  Relating to learning and the process of learning
  acquisition
  advanced
  assimilation
3. 1c
  only before nounrelating to education
  the Scottish Education Department
  the government’s education policies
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for teaching
  teaching
  education
  training
2
uncountable the process of providing people with information about an important issue
public education about legal problems
the development of a health education policy
Synonyms and related words
General words for teaching
teaching
education
training

phrases

be an education (to/for someone)

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