ˌedju:ˈkeɪʃən n. 1
the act or process of educating or
being educated;
systematic instruction. 2 a
particular kind of or
stage in education (further education; a
classical education). 3 a
development of
character or
mental powers. b a stage in or
aspect of
this (travel will be an education
for you). øøeducational adj. educationalist n. educationally adv. educationist n. [F ÷ducation or L educatio (as EDUCATE)]