public school
The term 'public school' has different meanings depending on the country, reflecting the diversity in education systems globally.
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Definition
B1United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Philippines
(general)A school funded and operated by the government, providing free education from kindergarten to high school.
Example
- All children in the neighborhood attend the local public school.
- Public schools in the U.S. are funded by taxpayer money.
B2United Kingdom, Ireland, India
(general)A private, fee-paying independent school known for its academic excellence and long history.
Example
- He attended a well-known public school in England.
- Public schools in the UK often have a reputation for high academic standards.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "public school":
high schoolsecondary schoolfirst schoolhome schoolprep schoolseparate schoolupper schoolmiddle schoolboarding schoolnew schoolresidential schoolgrammar schoolindustrial schooljunior schoolmission schoolconvent school