Froebelian

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adjective

Froe·​be·​lian

(ˈ)frā¦bēlēən,

(ˈ)frə̄¦-,

(ˈ)frœ̅¦-,

-bel-,

-lyən

: relating to or derived from Friedrich Froebel or his kindergarten system of education

Froebelian

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noun

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plural -s

: a person who teaches by or favors the Froebelian system

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Friedrich Froebel †1852 German educator who founded the kindergarten system + English -ian

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