The school
Example: The school is near the city center
Definition
"The school" refers to an educational institution where students receive instruction and learn various subjects. It typically includes classrooms, teachers, and facilities designed to support learning, often serving children or young adults in a community.
Etymology
The phrase "the school" derives from the Old English word 'scolu,' which came from the Latin 'schola,' meaning a place of learning or lecture. Did you know? The Latin term itself was borrowed from the Greek 'scholē,' originally meaning 'leisure,' as scholars once believed learning was a pursuit of leisure time.
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"The school" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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