religious school
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Definition
Noun: A school that is operated, governed, or affiliated with a religious organization or body. Its curriculum and environment typically incorporate the teachings, values, and practices of a specific faith alongside standard academic subjects.
Usage
A "religious school" is an institution where education is provided under the auspices of a religious group. It is used as a countable noun. - The community decided to establish a new religious school to provide faith-based education. - Parents chose the local religious school for its strong academic program and moral framework.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term can function attributively to describe other nouns (e.g., , ).
- The debate focused on religious school funding.
- Distinction from "Sunday School": A "religious school" typically refers to a full-time primary or secondary institution, unlike a "Sunday school" or "madrasa" which is often part-time, though context is key.
Variants and Related Words
- Faith-based school: A near-synonym emphasizing the foundation in a particular faith.
- Parochial school: Often specifically denotes a Christian, especially Catholic, school.
- Madrasa: An Arabic-term for an Islamic religious school.
- Yeshiva: A Jewish institution for religious instruction and study.
Synonyms
- Denominational school
- Church school
- Sectarian school
Related Phrases
- Private religious school: Specifies independent operation, often distinct from public school systems.
- They enrolled their children in a private religious school.
- State-funded religious school: Refers to such schools that receive government financing, a subject of legal and policy debate in some regions.
Noun
- a school run by a religious body