school

Where does the word "school" come from? It comes from Greek schole, passing through Latin before entering English (medieval).

School’s story begins in Greek: schole meant “leisure for learning.” Originally meaning "leisure", the time available for discussion and learning. By ancient, the word had taken hold in Latin as schola. Adopted for a place of instruction. It reached English by medieval as scol. Brought with Augustine's mission; Greek 'scholē' first meant leisure. Today, school means an institution for educating children or students.

1. Stage 1 · Greek · ancient schole "leisure for learning", originally meaning "leisure", the time available for discussion and learning.
2. Stage 2 · Latin · ancient schola "a place of learning", adopted for a place of instruction.
3. Stage 3 · Old English · medieval scol "a place of instruction", brought with Augustine's mission; Greek 'scholē' first meant leisure.