Definitions
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 andeducator , 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
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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
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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.
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