grammar school
noun
an elementary school.
British.
a secondary school corresponding to a U.S. high school.
(formerly) a secondary school in which Latin and Greek are among the principal subjects taught.
Origin of grammar school
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
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British Dictionary definitions for grammar school
grammar school
noun
British
(esp formerly) a state-maintained secondary school providing an education with an academic bias for children who are selected by the eleven-plus examination, teachers' reports, or other means
Compare secondary modern school, comprehensive school
US another term for elementary school
Australian
a private school, esp one controlled by a church
NZ
a secondary school forming part of the public education system