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Definition of homeschooling

homeschooling

/ˈhoʊmˌskuːlɪŋ/
home · school · ing
Adjective:homeschooled
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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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homeschooling Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The education of children at home, typically by parents or tutors, rather than in a public or private school.

Example

"Many families choose homeschooling to tailor the curriculum to their children's individual learning styles."

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• verb

1

To educate a child at home rather than sending them to a public or private school (present participle of homeschool).

Example

"They have been homeschooling their three children since moving to the countryside."

• Nearby Words

homeroom
homeschool
homeschooler
homeschooling
homesick
homesickness
homesite

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