Edutain: meaning, definitions and examples

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edutain

 

[ ˌɛdʒʊˈteɪn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

education entertainment

Edutain refers to a form of entertainment that is designed to educate the audience while entertaining them at the same time. It combines elements of education and entertainment to engage learners, making the process of gaining knowledge more enjoyable and interesting.

Synonyms

edutainment, informative amusement, teaching entertainment

Examples of usage

  • The museum uses edutain techniques to attract young visitors.
  • Cartoons can edutain children by teaching them about moral values.
  • We watched an edutain documentary about climate change.
  • Video games increasingly edutain players with scientific concepts.

Translations

Translations of the word "edutain" in other languages:

🇵🇹 edutain

🇮🇳 शिक्षा और मनोरंजन

🇩🇪 edutain

🇮🇩 edutain

🇺🇦 освітній розвага

🇵🇱 edutain

🇯🇵 教育と娯楽

🇫🇷 éduquer et divertir

🇪🇸 edutain

🇹🇷 eğitmek ve eğlendirmek

🇰🇷 교육과 오락

🇸🇦 التعليم والترفيه

🇨🇿 edutain

🇸🇰 edutain

🇨🇳 教育与娱乐

🇸🇮 edutain

🇮🇸 fræðsla og afþreying

🇰🇿 білім беру және көңіл көтеру

🇬🇪 განათლება და გასართობი

🇦🇿 təhsil və əyləncə

🇲🇽 edutain

Word origin

The term 'edutain' is a portmanteau of 'education' and 'entertainment,' first popularized in the 1990s. It reflects a growing trend in the educational sector that seeks to make learning more interactive and engaging. The idea behind edutainment is to harness the power of entertainment mediums—such as television, film, and games—to convey educational content effectively. This approach emerged as traditional educational methods, which often relied heavily on rote memorization and passive learning, faced criticism. Innovators began to explore how storytelling, humor, and interactive elements could enhance the learning experience. Today, edutainment can be found across various platforms, including educational apps, children's programming, museums, and even corporate training programs.