Froebelian

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adjective

Froe·​be·​lian
(ˈ)frā¦bēlēən,
(ˈ)frə̄¦-,
(ˈ)frœ̅¦-,
-bel-,
-lyən
: relating to or derived from Friedrich Froebel or his kindergarten system of education

Froebelian

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noun

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plural -s
: a person who teaches by or favors the Froebelian system

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Friedrich Froebel †1852 German educator who founded the kindergarten system + English -ian

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“Froebelian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Froebelian. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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