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
“Lord, when babies die at a church school, it is time for us to move beyond thoughts and prayers,” Black said in his usual, measured tone.
From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 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
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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