adult education

noun

Examples of adult education in a Sentence

The university offers a popular program of adult education.
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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 To learn more about local adult education program and all that CAACE provides, go to www.caace.org. Larry Covino, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025 Instead of doing what most homeowners in America currently tend to do and protesting the shelter’s existence, members of the surrounding neighborhood contribute to potluck dinners, provide childcare during adult education sessions, maybe help with school tutoring and job placement. Jeff Hobbs, Time, 10 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 13 May. 2025.

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