School
/ˈskuːl/
Definitions
- (n.) An institution for educating children or providing instruction in a particular discipline.
The children attend the local school to learn math and reading.
- (n.) A group or body of persons having shared doctrines, methods, or aims in a field, especially in law or philosophy.
He follows the school of thought that emphasizes individual rights.
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- schools
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'school' typically denotes an educational institution; when referring to ideological 'schools', clarify the context to avoid ambiguity.
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