andragogy

noun

an·​dra·​go·​gy

ˈandrəˌgäjē,

-ˌgōjē,

-ˌgägē

plural -es

: the art or science of teaching adults

andragogical

¦⸗⸗¦gäjə̇kəl

adjective

Word History

Etymology

andr- + -agogy (as in pedagogy)

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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