Definition of edutainment
: entertainment (as by games, films, or shows) that is designed to be educational
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Interestingly enough, while my own geeklings still include the Street in their edutainment diet, PBS has considerably beefed up its kid-friendly offerings in the ensuing 30 years.
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Origin and Etymology of edutainment
education + entertainment
EDUTAINMENT Defined for English Language Learners
edutainment
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Definition of edutainment for English Language Learners
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: entertainment (such as through games, films, or shows) that is designed to teach something
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