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Definition education in British English

education noun

noun
/ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
Example

Education is a major concern for voters.

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the Minister of Education

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1.1

the activity of teaching about a particular subject

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religious/science/sex education

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education in art and design

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1.2

someone's experience of learning or being taught

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I came over to England to complete my education.

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the responsibility of parents in the education of their children

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He wants his children to have a good education.

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She was the first in her family to enjoy the privilege of a university education.

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1.3

relating to education

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the Scottish Education Department

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the government's education policies

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public education about legal problems

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the development of a health education policy

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Definition education in British English