noun
paideia
Paideia (noun) means the ancient Athenian education system, which gave students a wide cultural grounding and prepared them for public life, covering subjects such as sport, language, music and philosophy.
noun
1
The ancient Athenian education system, which gave students a wide cultural grounding and prepared them for public life, covering subjects such as sport, language, music and philosophy.
2
The highest level of physical and mental achievement an ancient Greek citizen might aim for, seen as cultural perfection.
3
An early form of Christian higher education centred mainly on theology.
4
A teaching approach aimed at giving children a wide, well-rounded education.
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Etymology
Comes from Ancient Greek παιδείᾱ (paideíā, “rearing of a child, education”), formed from παιδεύω (paideúō, “rear a child”) and -ίᾱ (-íā), and ultimately from παῖς (paîs, “child”).
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What is the meaning of paideia?
"paideia" (noun) means the ancient Athenian education system, which gave students a wide cultural grounding and prepared them for public life, covering subjects such as sport, language, music and philosophy.
What are the different meanings of paideia?
"paideia" has 3 main meanings: 1. The ancient Athenian education system, which gave students a wide cultural grounding and prepared them for public life, covering subjects such as sport, language, music and philosophy; 2. The highest level of physical and mental achievement an ancient Greek citizen might aim for, seen as cultural perfection; 3. An early form of Christian higher education centred mainly on theology.
