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adult education

American  

noun

  1. a program of noncredit courses for adults regardless of previous education, offered typically by a university extension or institute.


Etymology

Origin of adult education

First recorded in 1850–55


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They also have involvement in the leadership of local NHS services, and control over the post-19 adult education budget.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

The Education Department tested this approach in June, announcing the transfer of adult education programs to the Labor Department.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2025

"I bought myself a book called Investing for Idiots, went to a conference, and treated it like adult education," she says.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2025

In Missouri, the Laclede Literacy Council laid off 16 of 17 staff members after adult education funds were held back.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2025

I had never heard of these adult education classes.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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