CHAUTAUQUA


Meaning of CHAUTAUQUA in English

[ tʃɔ:'tɔ:kwə , ʃ- ]

■ noun N. Amer. historical a cultural programme for adults that combined lectures with music and theatre.

Origin

C19: named after Chautauqua , a county in New York State, where the movement originated.

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