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grammar school
noun
1.
an elementary school.
2.
British. a secondary school corresponding to a U.S. high school.
3.
(formerly) a secondary school in which Latin and Greek are among the principal subjects taught.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English
1350–1400; Middle English
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| grammar school | |
| —n | |
| 1. | (Brit) secondary modern school Compare comprehensive school (esp formerly) a state-maintained secondary school providing an education with an academic bias for children who are selected by the eleven-plus examination, teachers' reports, or other means |
| 2. | (US) another term for elementary school |
| 3. | (Austral) a private school, esp one controlled by a church |
| 4. | (NZ) a secondary school forming part of the public education system |
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grammar school
in Great Britain, secondary school that offers an academic course in preparation for university entrance and for the professions. Students usually begin attendance at age 12
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Example sentences
He attended a local grammar school, worked as an apprentice clerk, and spent some time at sea.
Left back has a certain undesirable connotation when it comes to grammar school.
Go back to grammar school and learn about world history and geography, this time pay attention.
Hundreds of grammar school students and graduates were made happy yesterday.
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