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home-schooling

American

[hohm skool-ing] / ˈhoʊm ˌskul ɪŋ /

noun

the act or process of educating one's children at home rather than sending them to an educational institution.

adjective

relating to educating one's children at home rather than sending them to an educational institution.

Example Sentences

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Even after medical intervention, he looks far from “normal,” and is suddenly facing his first year in actual school after years of home-schooling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

Clara and Juliana ensured their younger siblings' days of home-schooling were balanced, allowing time for breaks and fun activities like board games or sport.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

He couldn’t afford private schools or tutors, and balked at home-schooling formats and curricula for his daughter, feeling he knew his child best.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

For the couple, who have three young children and work full-time running their Michelin-listed restaurant, home-schooling is not a viable option.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2025

So she and her other home-schooling friends had tried to copy us.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson

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