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preparatory school


preparatory school

noun

Definition of PREPARATORY SCHOOL

1
: a usually private school preparing students primarily for college
2
British : a private elementary school preparing students primarily for British public schools
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First Known Use of PREPARATORY SCHOOL

1822

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