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teach-in

American  
[teech-in] / ˈtitʃˌɪn /

noun

plural

teach-ins

  1. a prolonged period of lectures, speeches, etc., conducted without interruption by members of the faculty and invited guests at a college or university as a technique of social protest.

teach-in British  

noun

  1. an informal conference, esp on a topical subject, usually held at a university or college and involving a panel of visiting speakers, lecturers, students, etc

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Etymology

Origin of teach-in

First recorded in 1960–65; -in 3

Example Sentences

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Student protesters said about 200 people attended events at the site on Monday, including a rally, teach-in and a Passover seder hosted by Jewish students.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024

The teach-in was organized by a group of activists within the local teachers’ union, the Oakland Education Association.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2023

They moved the teach-in online for safety and to better accommodate the hundreds who wanted to attend.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2023

Scientists Rebellion, the group which chained themselves to George V Bridge in Glasgow on Saturday leading to 21 arrests, has said it will be back at the same location later to do a "teach-in" protest.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2021

Members of the Solidarity Summits invite attendees to a teach-in exploring the deepening of connections across movements from noon-2 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2021

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