church school
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of church school
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Others want to keep the uniform "because of our status as a church school and to respect the church when we visit," she added.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2025
When Cecilia was 12, they moved to London, and Cecilia was enrolled in a church school.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 22, 2023
At first she worked with homeless families and children, who she found thrived if their bonds to church, school and community were preserved while they got back on their feet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2023
In nearby Alexandria, La., about 200 miles northwest of New Orleans, children in a church school were moved to the church before the tornado ripped off the school’s roof, Cpl.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 16, 2019
She makes friends easily, and while her routine includes activities like church, school, and volunteerism, she is also incredibly social.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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