adult education
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of adult education
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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"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
According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, total public spending on adult education and skills has fallen by 24% in real terms since 2010.
From BBC ● May 12, 2025
Both improbable and inspirational, the 70-member orchestra grew from a fledgling adult education program at the local high school into a beloved institution through the hard work of its founder, Joel Lish, and Eva Holberg.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2025
About 800 schools are covered by the ban; adult education and early education are exempt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2025
I had never heard of these adult education classes.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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