English > public school: 2 senses > noun 2, group| Meaning | private independent secondary school in Great Britain supported by endowment and tuition. |
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| Region | United Kingdom, UK, U.K., Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great Britain | A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles |
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| Narrower | Eton College | A public school for boys founded in 1440 |
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| Winchester College | The oldest English public school |
| Broader | secondary school, lyceum, lycee, Gymnasium, middle school | A school for students intermediate between elementary school and college |
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