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finishing school n
(Social Science / Education) a private school for girls that prepares them for society by teaching social graces and accomplishments ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations finishing school [ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋˌskuːl] n → scuola privata di perfezionamento (per signorine) finishing school [ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋˌskuːl] n → scuola privata di perfezionamento (per signorine) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The early 1800s saw the rise of seminaries and academies for well-to-do young girls, modeled after English finishing schools. After accompanying the family into exile in Dharamsala, India, Pema was educated at finishing schools in Switzerland and London. |
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