mainstreaming

[ meyn-stree-ming ]
/ ˈmeɪnˌstri mɪŋ /

noun

integration of children with special educational problems, as a physical handicap, into conventional classes and school activities.

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Origin of mainstreaming

First recorded in 1975–80; mainstream + -ing1

Words nearby mainstreaming

mainspring, mainstay, mainstream, mainstream corporation tax, mainstreamer, mainstreaming, mainstreeting, maintain, maintained school, maintainer, maintainor

Definition for mainstreaming (2 of 2)

Origin of mainstream

First recorded in 1660–70; main1 + stream
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British Dictionary definitions for mainstreaming

mainstream
/ (ˈmeɪnˌstriːm) /

noun

  1. the main current (of a river, cultural trend, etc)in the mainstream of modern literature
  2. (as modifier)mainstream politics

adjective

of or relating to the style of jazz that lies between the traditional and the modern
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Medical definitions for mainstreaming

mainstreaming
[ mān′strē′mĭng ]

n.

The process of integrating physically or intellectually disadvantaged students into regular school classes.

Other words from mainstreaming

main′stream′ v.
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Cultural definitions for mainstreaming

mainstream

The prevailing current or direction of a movement or influence: “The candidate's speech represented the mainstream thinking on economic policy.”

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