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

  • adjective Of or relating to the Montessori method.

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  • adjective Of or pertaining to Maria Montessori (1870–1952), Italian physician and educator, noted for her educational technique, the Montessori method.
  • noun An educator favouring or using Montessori's technique.

Etymologies

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Montessori +‎ -an

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Examples

  • As a convinced Montessorian I recognise in the appellation a gratifying evidence of that self-expression which cannot begin too young.

    Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-01 Various

  • Leaving aside the plants and animals, which are differently distributed for American and British users, the only significant omission from L is Montrachet, while the important words omitted from W are Montessorian, month of Sundays, - mony, Moog synthesizer, moon-faced, and moonglow.

    VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol XV No 1 1988

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