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Definition of Grammar school
1. Noun. A secondary school emphasizing Latin and Greek in preparation for college.
2. Noun. A school for young children; usually the first 6 or 8 grades.
Exact synonyms: Elementary School, Grade School, Primary School
Generic synonyms: School
Specialized synonyms: Junior School, Infant School
Generic synonyms: School
Specialized synonyms: Junior School, Infant School
Definition of Grammar school
1. Noun. (archaic) A school that teaches its pupils the grammar system of a European language, especially Latin and Greek. ¹
2. Noun. (chiefly UK) A secondary school that stresses academic over practical or vocational education, until recent times open to those pupils who had passed the 11-plus examination. ¹
3. Noun. (American English) Elementary school. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com