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1. department
noun. ['dɪˈpɑːrtmənt'] a specialized division of a large organization.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- département (French)
Rhymes with Department Of Health Education And Welfare
2. education
noun. ['ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən, ˌɛdʒjuːˈkeɪʃən'] the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill.
Synonyms
- course of instruction
- extension
- activity
- course of study
- extension service
- preparation
- team teaching
- prep
- work-study program
- higher education
- classroom project
- university extension
- course
- extracurricular activity
- didactics
- lesson
- secondary education
- educational activity
- class
- homework
- continuing education
- coeducation
- instruction
- elementary education
- classwork
- pedagogy
Antonyms
Etymology
- educatio (Latin)
- educo (Latin)
3. education
noun. ['ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən, ˌɛdʒjuːˈkeɪʃən'] knowledge acquired by learning and instruction.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- educatio (Latin)
- educo (Latin)
4. education
noun. ['ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən, ˌɛdʒjuːˈkeɪʃən'] the gradual process of acquiring knowledge.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- educatio (Latin)
- educo (Latin)
5. education
noun. ['ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən, ˌɛdʒjuːˈkeɪʃən'] the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- educatio (Latin)
- educo (Latin)
6. education
noun. ['ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən, ˌɛdʒjuːˈkeɪʃən'] the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- educatio (Latin)
- educo (Latin)
7. welfare
noun. ['ˈwɛlˌfɛr'] governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need.