boarding school
"Boarding schools" offer an immersive educational experience where students live and study on campus, often leading to strong community bonds and a structured lifestyle.
Definition
B2General
(common)An educational institution where students live on campus and receive meals, lodging, and academic instruction.
Example
- She attended a boarding school in the countryside, where she stayed during the school term.
- Boarding schools often have strict schedules to ensure students balance study and leisure.
C1Historical
(historical, colonial)A type of institution where students were historically subjected to cultural assimilation, often erasing their native traditions and languages.
Example
- Many indigenous children were sent to boarding schools that aimed to assimilate them into the dominant culture.
- These boarding schools played a significant role in the loss of native languages and customs.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "boarding school":
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