further education

noun

British
: adult education

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To support this concept of journalism, distance learning courses for further education were introduced. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 Many go on to further education, civil-service roles, or even local panchayats, building a pipeline of community leadership that outlasts any single campaign. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Two years later, his son having attained A levels in English, maths and sciences, Ramírez’s father flew to Europe to arrange for his further education. — Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026 The firm also reimburses employees’ tuition for further education, empowering team members to advance their careers. — Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for further education

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First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of further education was in 1937

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“Further education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/further%20education. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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