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public school
noun
: a school that gets money from and is controlled by a local government
: a private school that prepares students for college or for public service
Full Definition of PUBLIC SCHOOL
1
: an endowed secondary boarding school in Great Britain offering a classical curriculum and preparation for the universities or public service
2
: a free tax-supported school controlled by a local governmental authority
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First Known Use of PUBLIC SCHOOL
1580
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PUBLIC SCHOOL Defined for Kids
public school
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Definition of PUBLIC SCHOOL for Kids
: a free school paid for by taxes and run by a local government
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