teach-in

noun

ˈtēch-ˌin How to pronounce teach-in (audio)
: an extended meeting usually held on a college campus for lectures, debates, and discussions to raise awareness of or express a position on a social or political issue

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Much like a political teach-in, visitors are told exactly what each artist believes to be true about the state of our nation. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026 The annual festival amounts to a series of free public teach-ins, typically gathered around a theme. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026 Nelson decided to harness the power of student protests at the time and came up with the idea for a nation-wide teach-in on April 22. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026 The Weiser Center has made Ukraine a subject of various projects since Russia's invasion in 2022, from lectures and film screenings to teach-ins. — Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teach-in

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First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teach-in was in 1965

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“Teach-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teach-in. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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