prep school

/ˈpɹɛpˌskuːl/ · noun

Meaning

A private or public school intended to prepare its students to get into prestigious universities.
A private primary school which prepares its pupils for the common entrance examination most commonly at the age of thirteen, and subsequent entry into public school.

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Related words

preparatory school(English)prep(English)preppy(English)prepster(English)preppie(English)proseminary(English)prebusiness(English)prepper(English)

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