| 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. |

| elementary school n.
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| grammar school n.
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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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