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general education

American  
[je-nuh-ruhl e-joo-kay-shuhn] / ˈdʒɛ nə rəl ˌɛ dʒʊˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. education that is intended to broadly cover important subjects rather than being narrowly specialized.


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Traditionally, pesantren focus on Islamic studies, such as memorising the Quran, learning Arabic and Islamic law, but many now also offer general education.

From BBC Sep. 30, 2025

She advocated for her right to access the general education curriculum and won.

From Salon Mar. 21, 2025

The problem in the South, according to Congress, was an “absence of common schools and general education among the people.”

From Slate Feb. 6, 2025

She is a former teacher, with experience in special and general education, from kindergarten through high school.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 1, 2024

Broadly, the carriers argued that general education was sufficient to remind motorists about the risks of getting distracted by their devices.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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