A2 — Elementarynoun
educazione
education, upbringing, good manners
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
istruzioneformazioneculturacortesiabuona creanza
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ignoranzamaleducazionerozzezzainciviltà
Usage note
'Educazione' has a double meaning: education/schooling AND good manners ('che maleducazione!' = how rude!). 'Istruzione' is purely academic. 'Formazione' is training/professional development.
Example
"Una buona educazione è la base per un futuro di successo."
"A good education is the foundation for a successful future."
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