kindergarten

English

/ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/, /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/

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

Etymology

Borrowed from German Kindergarten (kindergarten, garden of children).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Kindergarten

Gloss

kindergarten, garden of children

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