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Definition of homeschool

homeschool

/ˈhoʊmˌskuːl/
home · school
Plural:homeschools
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Past Simple:homeschooled
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Past Participle:homeschooled
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Present Participle:homeschooling
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homeschool Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To educate a child at home rather than sending them to a traditional public or private school.

Example

"Many parents choose to homeschool their children to provide a more flexible schedule and personalized curriculum."

2

To receive one's formal education at home rather than at a conventional school.

Example

"She decided to homeschool during her high school years so she could train full-time for gymnastics."

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• noun

1

A household or domestic educational arrangement in which children are taught at home by a parent or tutor rather than attending a public or private school.

Example

"Their family registered as an independent homeschool with the local board of education."

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• Nearby Words

homer
homeria
homeroom
homeschool
homeschooler
homeschooling
homesick

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