Schoolhouse: meaning, definitions and examples
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schoolhouse
[ ˈskuːlhaʊs ]
type of building
A schoolhouse is a building specifically designed to serve as a school. Traditionally, schoolhouses are found in rural areas and are typically one or two-story structures. They are usually used to accommodate students of various ages for educational purposes. The term can refer to both the physical space and the broader concept of education taking place within it. While the traditional schoolhouse may evoke images of a small, single-room structure, modern interpretations can include larger campuses with multiple buildings.
Synonyms
educational facility, learning center, school building.
Examples of usage
- The old schoolhouse in the village has been renovated.
- She attended classes in a quaint schoolhouse surrounded by trees.
- The schoolhouse was built in the late 1800s.
Translations
Translations of the word "schoolhouse" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escola
🇮🇳 स्कूलहाउस
🇩🇪 Schulhaus
- Schule
- Schulgebäude
🇮🇩 rumah sekolah
🇺🇦 школа
🇵🇱 szkoła
🇯🇵 学校
🇫🇷 école
🇪🇸 escuela
🇹🇷 okul
🇰🇷 학교
🇸🇦 مدرسة
🇨🇿 škola
🇸🇰 škola
🇨🇳 学校
🇸🇮 šola
🇮🇸 skóli
🇰🇿 мектеп
🇬🇪 სკოლა
🇦🇿 məktəb
🇲🇽 escuela
Etymology
The term 'schoolhouse' dates back to the early 19th century, deriving from the combination of 'school,' meaning a place of learning, and 'house,' indicating a structure or building. The concept of dedicated buildings for education became more prominent during the common school movement in the United States in the 1830s and 1840s, which emphasized universal education for children. During that time, many simple, one-room schoolhouses were built, particularly in rural areas, where they served multiple grades and functions. Over time, the design of schoolhouses evolved to accommodate more students and various educational activities, resulting in larger, multi-room buildings as population growth necessitated. Today, the term is often used nostalgically to refer to earlier educational settings or to describe educational institutions in a more general sense.