church school

noun

1
: a school providing a general education but supported by a particular church in contrast to a public school or a nondenominational private school
2
: an organization of officers, teachers, and pupils for purposes of moral and religious education under the supervision of a local church

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Researchers including Reich say recent viral headlines, such as a North Texas pastor publicly boasting on Instagram that his church school ranked lowest in Texas for measles vaccination rates, are disheartening and show the nation heading down a dangerous path. Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025 Before opening up his own studio in 2021, Olea coached at three different church schools on the island. Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025 Over the years, the son has coached gymnastics at six different venues on the iconic island of Key Biscayne, including at two church schools, and, most recently, at his own studio, Flipout Workout. Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025 Olea continued to coach at various locations in Key Biscayne, including two church schools, for the next decade-plus, a popular figure in the Key Biscayne community until now. Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for church school

Word History

First Known Use

1714, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of church school was in 1714

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“Church school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/church%20school. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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