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lifelong learning

British

noun

the provision or use of both formal and informal learning opportunities throughout people's lives in order to foster the continuous development and improvement of the knowledge and skills needed for employment and personal fulfilment

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To better understand lifelong learning, the team examined cognitive enrichment at three stages of life.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

The authors count the many ways in which the internet can counteract loneliness by providing opportunities to participate in lifelong learning courses, join support and interest groups, and stay in touch with friends and family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

Clapper was also the executive member for education, libraries and lifelong learning on Hertfordshire County Council - before the Conservatives lost control of that authority.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

It will have a memory and will engage in lifelong learning, much like you or me.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2025

She has been able to take and teach lifelong learning courses, to work in her garden, to visit London and Cape Cod with friends.

From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2023

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