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paideia - What does it mean?

Definition of 'paideia'

English

(paideia)

Noun

(-)
  • an Athenian system of education designed to give students a broad cultural background focusing integration into the public life of the city-state with subject matter including gymnastics, grammar, rhetoric, music, mathematics, geography, natural history, and philosophy
  • the epitome of physical and intellectual achievement to which an Ancient Greek citizen could aspire; societal and cultural perfection
  • an early model of Christian higher learning which placed theology as its chief subject
  • a pedagogical system focusing on providing children with a broad and balanced education
  • Synonyms

    * (model of Christian higher learning)

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    Similar to 'paideia'

    pitahaya, pitaya, pahautea, pathia, payada