Etymology

andragogy

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Today it means: The methods or techniques used to teach adults; adult education. Full definition →

First used 20th c.German Andragogik
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  1. German · derived fromAndragogik
  2. English todayandragogy

From andr- + -agogy, after German Andragogik.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. The methods or techniques used to teach adults; adult education.

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