church school
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of church school
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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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
The chaplain said that “when babies die at a church school, it is time for us to move beyond thoughts and prayers.”
From Washington Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
The local church, school, businesses and homes were converted to run on HVO as part of a trial by local fuel distributor Mitchell and Webber.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2023
I continued at the church school, despite Aunt Addie’s never calling upon me to recite or go to the blackboard.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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