an·dra·go·gy
| \ ˈandrəˌgäjē, -ˌgōjē, -ˌgägē \
plural -es
Definition of andragogy
: the art or science of teaching adults
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“Andragogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/andragogy. Accessed 18 May. 2022.
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