Antieducational

/ˌæntiˌɛdʒuˈkeɪʃənəl/ adjective

Definition

Opposed to education, learning, or the development of knowledge and skills.

Etymology

From antieducation + -al (adjective-forming suffix). The -al ending transforms the noun into an adjective used to describe policies, attitudes, or actions.

Kelly Says

States that wanted to control populations historically created antieducational policies—keeping books scarce, limiting schools, and preventing critical thinking to maintain power.

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