Conservatory: meaning, definitions and examples

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conservatory

 

[ kษ™nหˆsษœหrvษ™tษ”หri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

education facility

A conservatory is an institution for the study of classical music or other arts. It often provides advanced instruction and training in the performing arts, such as music, drama, and dance. These schools aim to cultivate and nurture talent, fostering the development of artistic skills. Students often perform and collaborate in various productions as part of their educational experience.

Synonyms

academy, institute, school

Examples of usage

  • She attends a conservatory to study piano.
  • The conservatory hosted a summer music festival.
  • He graduated from a renowned conservatory last year.
Context #2 | Noun

plant house

A conservatory can also refer to a glass-enclosed structure used for growing and displaying plants. These structures are designed to provide a controlled environment for botanical collections, and they often feature a variety of tropical and exotic plants. Conservatories can be found in public gardens or as part of private residences, showcasing both horticultural beauty and architectural design.

Synonyms

botanical garden, greenhouse, hothouse

Examples of usage

  • The conservatory is filled with rare orchids.
  • We spent the afternoon wandering through the plant conservatory.
  • Many historical estates have beautiful conservatories.

Translations

Translations of the word "conservatory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conservatรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฐเค•เฅเคทเคฃ เค•เฅ‡เค‚เคฆเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Konservatorium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konservatori

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝัะตั€ะฒะฐั‚ะพั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konserwatorium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Ÿณๆฅฝ้™ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conservatoire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conservatorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konservatuar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ์•…์›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนู‡ุฏ ู…ูˆุณูŠู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konzervatoล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konzervatรณrium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้Ÿณไนๅญฆ้™ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konservatorij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ listaskรณli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝัะตั€ะฒะฐั‚ะพั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konservatoriya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conservatorio

Word origin

The word 'conservatory' derives from the Latin 'conservatorium', meaning 'to preserve or safeguard'. Initially, it referred to a place for the preservation of knowledge, particularly in the context of music and arts education. The use of the term in relation to music schools gained popularity in the 18th century, especially in Europe, as cities began to establish dedicated institutions for the training of musicians. By the 19th century, conservatories proliferated across Europe and later in America, evolving into prestigious institutions that emphasized both technical skill and artistic expression. The dual meaning of the term, as both an educational institution and a glass structure for plants, reflects the broad application of the term in contemporary language, illustrating the importance of preservation in both the arts and nature.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,027, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.