private school

noun

: a school that is established, conducted, and primarily supported by a nongovernmental agency

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The majority of states currently have programs that help parents pay private school tuition. Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2025 The law doesn't apply to Ohio's private schools, but some have already restricted cellphone use. Cincinnati Country Day School in Indian Hill requires students to give up their cellphones for the entire school day. Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025 Florida’s school grading system also doesn’t consider the performance of students who receive private school vouchers. Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025 Although the state has plenty of cash, competing priorities such as private school vouchers, campus security and fixing Medicaid enrollment issues might diminish what’s available for mental health. Stephen Simpson, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for private school

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First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of private school was in 1574

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“Private school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/private%20school. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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