grammar school

noun

Meaning

A state-funded secondary school that selects pupils based on academic performance rather than location or ability to pay.

Examples

She passed her entrance exams and was accepted into the local grammar school.
The debate over whether to keep the grammar school system remains a hot topic in British politics.

Synonyms: secondary school, high school, selective school, academy

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grammar school

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɡræmər ˌskuːl

Definition

A state-funded secondary school that selects pupils based on academic performance rather than location or ability to pay.

Examples

She passed her entrance exams and was accepted into the local grammar school.
The debate over whether to keep the grammar school system remains a hot topic in British politics.
Many students at the grammar school go on to attend top-tier universities.

Synonyms of grammar school

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