Definition

1. Noun:
   • A private religious school run by a church or parish: A "church school" is an educational institution that is privately operated and funded by a specific church or local parish. Its curriculum typically includes both standard academic subjects and religious instruction based on the faith of the sponsoring church.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Their children attend a local church school affiliated with the Methodist parish.
  • The diocese decided to open a new church school to serve the growing community.

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a focus on moral and spiritual development alongside academic learning.
  • The debate centered on whether public funds should support church schools.

Variants and Related Words

• Parochial school: A very close synonym, specifically a school supported by a church parish.
  • He was educated at a parochial school before attending a public university.
• Faith school: A broader term for a school associated with a particular religion.
• Religious school: A general term for any school with a religious affiliation.

Synonyms

• Parochial school
• Denominational school
• Religious private school

Notes

• "Church school" is a compound noun. The primary definition and examples focus on this specific term as a single unit referring to the institution.

Noun

1. a private religious school run by a church or parish