new school
The term "new school" contrasts with traditional methods or styles, reflecting contemporary or innovative approaches in various contexts.
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Definition
B2General Usage
(informal, idiomatic)A modern or contemporary style, way of thinking, or method typical of the current era.
Example
- Her cooking techniques are very new school, incorporating molecular gastronomy.
C1Education
(institutional)A private research university in New York City known for its progressive and liberal approach to education.
Example
- She decided to attend the New School for its innovative design programs.
C2History
(historical)A liberal faction within the Presbyterian Church in the early 19th century that eventually became a separate church.
Example
- The New School faction emphasized a more progressive interpretation of church doctrines.
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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "new school":
old schoolfirst schoolupper schoolpublic schoolnew guardhigh schoolprep schoolmiddle schoolnew math