primary school
Americannoun
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a school usually covering the first three or four years of elementary school and sometimes kindergarten.
noun
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(in Britain) a school for children below the age of 11. It is usually divided into an infant and a junior section
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(in the US and Canada) a school equivalent to the first three or four grades of elementary school, sometimes including a kindergarten
Etymology
Origin of primary school
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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A number primary schools in Moray will be closed, with arrangements for home learning put in place.
From BBC
City Hall said measures being taken by the mayor included freezing bus and tram fares, free school meals for primary school children and providing advice at a Cost of Living Hub.
From BBC
The Good Schools Guide describes typical criteria on its page about applying for a primary school place.
From BBC
In primary schools, children are to be discouraged from taking their phones or tablets.
From BBC
Regular meet-ups with children at a Portadown primary school have provided "a lifeline" for some elderly residents of nearby retirement housing.
From BBC
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