private school

noun

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

Examples of private school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Shepard highlighted that point, saying in multiple states with voucher programs, the majority of families using a voucher were those already in private schools. Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 23 Oct. 2024 In the episode, Junior and Nina’s son is accepted into a prestigious private school. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024 The vast majority of students come from New York City private schools with household incomes over $1,500,000 according to Howell’s account. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024 The other side: Opponents fear other implications, including sending taxpayer dollars to private schools through vouchers. John Frank, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for private school 

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Word History

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 31 Oct. 2024.

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