paideia
English edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek παιδείᾱ (paideíā, “rearing of a child, education”), from παιδεύω (paideúō, “rear a child”) + -ίᾱ (-íā), from παῖς (paîs, “child”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
paideia (uncountable)
- (Ancient Greece, historical, education) An Athenian system of education designed to give students a broad cultural background focusing on integration into the public life of the city-state with subject matter including gymnastics, grammar, rhetoric, music, mathematics, geography, natural history, and philosophy
- (Ancient Greece, historical, education) The epitome of physical and intellectual achievement to which an Ancient Greek citizen could aspire; societal and cultural perfection.
- (Early Christianity, historical, education) An early model of Christian higher learning having theology as its chief subject.
- (US, education, frequently attributive) A pedagogical system focusing on providing children with a broad and balanced education.
Synonyms edit
- (model of Christian higher learning): humanitas
Related terms edit
References edit
- “paideia, n.”, in OED Online , Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, January 2015.
- “paideia”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.
Romanian edit
Etymology edit
Unadapted borrowing from Ancient Greek παιδεία (paideía).
Noun edit
paideia f (uncountable)
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