Froebelian

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adjective

Of or relating to Friedrich Fröbel (or Froebel; 1782–1852), German pedagogue who laid the foundation for modern education based on the recognition that children have unique needs and capabilities.

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Meanings

adjectiveFroebelian (comparative more Froebelian, superlative most Froebelian)

comparative more Froebelian · superlative most Froebelian · alternative Fröbelian

  1. Of or relating to Friedrich Fröbel (or Froebel; 1782–1852), German pedagogue who laid the foundation for modern education based on the recognition that children have unique needs and capabilities.

    We quoted a month or two back some amusing verses from Punch poking fun at child study, pædometry and the new faddists; but it is easy to turn the tables and show the nauseating diet that was provided for children of the early Victorian age when Froebelian methods were unknown.

    1908, Journal of Education XXX, “A Child’s Garland of the ‘Fifties’”, page 529
nounFroebelian (plural Froebelians)

plural Froebelians · alternative Fröbelian

  1. One who favours Fröbel's system of education.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
froebelist

Origin

From Froebel + -ian.

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APA

Froebelian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Froebelian

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Chicago

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