kindergarten

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from German Kindergarten (“kindergarten”, literally “garden of children”), coined by German pedagogue Friedrich Fröbel (early 19th century).

noun

  1. (Canada, US, Australia) An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school.
  2. (Canada, US, Australia) The elementary school grade before first grade.
  3. (Philippines) The two levels between nursery and prep; the second and third years of preschool.

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