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).
Derivatives:
educational adj. educationalist n. educationally adv. educationist n.
Etymology: F {eacute}ducation or L educatio (as EDUCATE)