Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • intransitive verb To instruct (a pupil, for example) in an educational program outside of established schools, especially in a home.
  • intransitive verb To provide educational instruction in a homeschool.
  • noun A school operated outside established educational institutions, especially in a home.

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  • verb Alternative spelling of home school.
  • noun Alternative spelling of home school.

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Examples

  • That will include letting them learn at their own pace (such as home school) and helping them develop all their creative talents (that would be homeschool) and keeping them healthy (something practiced in homeschool).

    The Better Part 2008

  • While it does not surprise me that the Obama family picked the most prestigious and cozy school that the did, the idea suggested above that they homeschool is ridiculous.

    And the Winner Is … Sidwell Friends - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

  • HomeschoolEstore. com is the only ebook and audio book website specializing in homeschool curriculum.

    Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Booklet Steve Carper 2008

  • That will include letting them learn at their own pace (such as home school) and helping them develop all their creative talents (that would be homeschool) and keeping them healthy (something practiced in homeschool).

    Archive 2008-05-01 2008

  • I have a girlfriend, though, who has 7 children, and all have been in homeschool since the beginning.

    Homeschooling Experiences 2004

  • One of the main reasons I homeschool is so my kids aren’t bored and frustrated the way I was in school growing up.

    What do we teach our kids? | Johnny B. Truant 2010

  • Our homeschool is a bit unusual in that I am homeschooling an only child.

    About.com Homeschooling 2010

  • Our homeschool is a bit unusual in that I am homeschooling an only child.

    About.com Homeschooling 2010

  • Our homeschool is a bit unusual in that I am homeschooling an only child.

    About.com Homeschooling 2010

  • The best advice I could give to prospective homeschoolers in learning the responsibilities and requirements to homeschool is to find other homeschoolers.

    HS Blog - Homeschool Blog 2008

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