adult education

noun

Examples of adult education in a Sentence

The university offers a popular program of adult education.
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Sweden's Örebro Mass Shooting In February, Sweden experienced its deadliest mass shooting when a 35-year-old unemployed man opened fire at an adult education center in the city of Örebro, killing 10 students and teachers. Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025 The center is using the building for preschool and adult education classes. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025 Additionally, supporting adult education programs and offering resources for parents to engage in their children’s learning can make a significant difference. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025 The Spring Institute has youth and adult education programs aimed at immigrants. Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for adult education

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of adult education was in 1814

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“Adult education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adult%20education. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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