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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMiddle School
/ˈmɪd.əl skuːl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An educational institution for children typically between the ages of 11 and 14.
"She just started attending middle school and is excited to meet new friends." - 2
A stage in the educational system that follows elementary school and precedes high school.
"In middle school, students begin to explore more specialized subjects."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'middle school' originated in the United States in the early 20th century as a way to describe an educational institution for children typically between the ages of 11 and 14. It evolved from earlier educational models that included junior high schools and was influenced by progressive education movements emphasizing developmental stages in learning.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Middle School" is said worldwide
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collège
Transliteration: kɔ.leʒ
"Elle vient de commencer le collège et est impatiente de rencontrer de nouveaux amis."
Mittelschule
Transliteration: ˈmɪtəlʃuːlə
"Er hat gerade mit der Mittelschule begonnen und freut sich darauf, neue Freunde zu treffen."
scuola media
Transliteration: ˈskwɔːla ˈmɛːdja
"Ha appena iniziato la scuola media ed è entusiasta di conoscere nuovi amici."
escuela secundaria
Transliteration: esˈkwela sekunˈdaɾja
"Ella acaba de empezar la escuela secundaria y está emocionada por conocer nuevos amigos."
escola secundária
Transliteration: isˈkɔlɐ sekũˈdaɾiɐ
"Ela acabou de começar a escola secundária e está animada para fazer novos amigos."
मध्य विद्यालय
Transliteration: madhya vidyalaya
"वह अभी मध्य विद्यालय में गई है और नए दोस्तों से मिलने के लिए उत्साहित है।"
初中
Transliteration: chūzhōng
"她刚开始上初中，期待结识新朋友。"
중학교
Transliteration: junghakgyo
"그녀는 중학교에 갓 입학하여 새로운 친구들을 만나는 것이 기대된다."
中学校
Transliteration: ちゅうがっこう
"彼女は中学校に入学したばかりで、新しい友達に会うのが楽しみです。"
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