English Dictionary

paideia

/paɪˈdeɪ.ə/

noun

(Ancient Greece, historical, education) An Athenian system of education designed to give students a broad cultural background focusing integration into the public life of the city-state with subject matter including gymnastics, grammar, rhetoric, music, mathematics, geography, natural history, and philosophy

The paideia system in Ancient Greece emphasized the holistic development of individuals through education, physical training, and moral instruction.

意味（1）

(Ancient Greece, historical, education) An Athenian system of education designed to give students a broad cultural background focusing integration into the public life of the city-state with subject matter including gymnastics, grammar, rhetoric, music, mathematics, geography, natural history, and philosophy

意味（2）

(Ancient Greece, historical, education) The epitome of physical and intellectual achievement to which an Ancient Greek citizen could aspire; societal and cultural perfection.

意味（3）

(Early Christianity, historical, education) An early model of Christian higher learning having theology as its chief subject.

意味（4）

(US, education, frequently attributive) A pedagogical system focusing on providing children with a broad and balanced education.