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adult education

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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

Example Sentences

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Adult education is a "high priority" for Denmark, says the minister.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2015

Adult education programs can use it to create interactive courses.

From Forbes • Jun. 24, 2014

Said he: "Adult education has become a force in many countries."

From Time Magazine Archive

Adult education in the U. S. has been chiefly bread-and-buttery.

From Time Magazine Archive

Adult education has also been stressed by the government in its efforts to raise the overall educational and skill levels of the entire population.

From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.

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