educational
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.connected to the system of teaching and learning in schools or colleges.
adj.relating to the formal process of education or the institutions and systems involved in teaching.
Simple“The government is planning to change its educational policy for primary schools.”
In context“The minister proposed a series of educational reforms designed to address the growing disparity in student outcomes across the country.”
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.providing useful knowledge or information that helps you learn.
adj.serving to educate or provide information; possessing an instructive quality.
Simple“We watched an educational film about how bees make honey.”
In context“The documentary provided an educational overview of the geological forces that shaped the mountain range over millions of years.”
SynonymsAntonymsuninformative - 03 C1 Advanced
n.a trip for people in the travel industry to learn about a place so they can sell it to customers.
n.a familiarisation trip provided to travel agents or consultants to promote a destination or service. Often shortened to 'fam trip' in industry contexts.
Simple“The airline invited several travel agents on an educational to the Caribbean.”
In context“The tourism board organised an educational for European consultants to showcase the region's new luxury eco-resorts.”
UsageCommonly used as a countable noun within the tourism and hospitality sectors.
Synonymsfam tripstudy tour - 04 C2 Proficiency
n.a meeting or class where people learn about a specific subject.
n.an event such as a seminar, workshop, or conference intended for professional instruction.
Simple“The company is hosting an educational on the new safety regulations next month.”
In context“The medical association scheduled a three-day educational to update practitioners on the latest developments in robotic surgery.”
Usage educational needs · educational attainment · educational institutions
From education + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.