n. 1 the act or process of educating or being educated; systematic instruction. 2 a particular kind of or stage in education (further education; a classical education). 3 a development of character or mental powers. b a stage in or aspect of this (travel will be an education for you). educational adj. educationalist n. educationally adv. educationist n.
[ F éducation or L educatio (as EDUCATE) ]