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Definition of edutainment

edutainment

/ˌɛdʒ.uˈteɪn.mənt/
ed · u · tain · ment
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edutainment Lexical Profile

edutainment Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Media, such as television programs, video games, or software, designed to educate as well as entertain the audience.

Example

"The museum's interactive exhibits represent a modern approach to edutainment that keeps young visitors engaged for hours."

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• Rhymes for edutainment

• Nearby Words

educationist
educative
educator
edutainment
eek
eel
eelgrass

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a portmanteau blending 'education' and 'entertainment', originally popularized by Walt Disney in 1954 to describe the True-Life Adventures film series.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Edutainment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/edutainment
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