HyperDic: public_school

English > 2 senses of the expression public school:
NOUNgrouppublic schoola tuition free school in the United States supported by taxes and controlled by a school board
grouppublic schoolprivate independent secondary school in Great Britain supported by endowment and tuition
English > public school: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningA tuition free school in the United States supported by taxes and controlled by a school board.
Narrowercharter schoolAn experimental public school for kindergarten through grade 12
BroaderschoolAn educational institution
Spanishcolegio público, escuela pública
Catalanescola pública
English > public school: 2 senses > noun 2, group
Meaningprivate independent secondary school in Great Britain supported by endowment and tuition.
RegionUnited Kingdom, UK, U.K., Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great BritainA monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles
NarrowerEton CollegeA public school for boys founded in 1440
Winchester CollegeThe oldest English public school
Broadersecondary school, lyceum, lycee, Gymnasium, middle schoolA school for students intermediate between elementary school and college

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