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busing

 

[ ˈbəsɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

transportation service

Busing refers to the transportation of students to schools or other educational institutions, especially for the purpose of achieving racial integration or equalizing educational opportunities. It is often associated with public school systems and can involve using buses for large groups of students.

Synonyms

commuting, shuttle service, transportation

Examples of usage

  • The city implemented busing to ensure students from different neighborhoods could attend integrated schools.
  • Busing programs were established to reduce school segregation.
  • The district's busing system provides safe transportation for students.
Context #2 | Verb

transporting people

To bus means to transport people, especially children, by bus. This term is commonly used in educational contexts where students are taken from their homes to school and vice versa.

Synonyms

ferry, shuttle, transport

Examples of usage

  • The school will bus children to the field trip destination.
  • They will bus students to various after-school activities.
  • We need to bus the kids back home after the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "busing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transporte escolar

🇮🇳 स्कूल बस

🇩🇪 Schulbus

🇮🇩 bus sekolah

🇺🇦 шкільний автобус

🇵🇱 autobus szkolny

🇯🇵 スクールバス

🇫🇷 autobus scolaire

🇪🇸 autobús escolar

🇹🇷 okul servisi

🇰🇷 학교 버스

🇸🇦 حافلة مدرسية

🇨🇿 školní autobus

🇸🇰 školský autobus

🇨🇳 校车

🇸🇮 šolski avtobus

🇮🇸 skólabíll

🇰🇿 мектеп автобусы

🇬🇪 სკოლის ავტობუსი

🇦🇿 məktəb avtobusu

🇲🇽 autobús escolar

Etymology

The term 'busing' originated in the mid-20th century in the United States, primarily related to the practice of transporting students to schools. It gained significant traction during the civil rights movement as part of efforts to desegregate schools and provide equitable education. The use of the word 'bus' itself dates back to the 1820s, derived from the Latin word 'omnibus,' which means 'for all.' 'Busing' became a focal point for debates over educational policy, social justice, and racial equality, often associated with court rulings that mandated the transportation of students across district lines to dismantle segregated schooling. Over the years, while busing has evolved into a general term for any kind of transportation service offered by a bus, its historical context remains deeply tied to civil rights advocacy and educational reform.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,736, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.