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Definition of prekindergarten - 2 dictionary results

kin⋅der⋅gar⋅ten

[kin-der-gahr-tn, -dn]
–noun
a school or class for young children between the ages of four and six years.

Origin:
1850–55; < G: lit., children's garden, equiv. to Kinder children (see kind 2 ) + Garten garden
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Main Entry:  prekindergarten
Part of Speech:  adj
Definition:  pertaining to daycare given just prior to kindergarten, esp. when educational activities are offered
Usage:  prekindergarten n
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