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10 Language-to-English DictionariesClassroom
/ˈklɑːs.ruːm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A room in which a class of students is taught.
"The teacher arranged the desks in a circle in the classroom." - 2
A space designated for educational instruction.
"The classroom was equipped with modern technology to enhance learning."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word originates from the combination of 'class', derived from Latin 'classis' (a group or division called to arms, later a group of students), and 'room', from Old English 'rūm' meaning space or place. It emerged in the English language during the late 18th century as formal, institutionalized schooling and group instruction became widespread.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Classroom" is said worldwide
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salle de classe
Transliteration: sal de klas
"Les élèves se sont réunis dans la salle de classe."
Klassenraum
Transliteration: klas-en-roum
"Die Schüler sitzen im Klassenraum."
aula
Transliteration: au-la
"Gli studenti sono entrati nell'aula."
aula
Transliteration: au-la
"Los estudiantes están en el aula."
sala de aula
Transliteration: sa-la de au-la
"Os alunos estão na sala de aula."
कक्षा
Transliteration: kaksha
"छात्र कक्षा में हैं।"
教室
Transliteration: jiàoshì
"学生们在教室里。"
교실
Transliteration: gyosil
"학생들이 교실에 있습니다."
教室
Transliteration: kyōshitsu
"学生たちは教室にいます。"
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