old school

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ohld skool]
- /oʊld skul/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ohld skool]
- /oʊld skul/

Definitions of old school words

noun old school advocates or supporters of established custom or of conservatism: a military man of the old school. 1
noun old school tradition 1
adjective old school traditionalist 1
noun old school a school formerly attended by a person 0
noun old school a group of people favouring traditional ideas or conservative practices 0
noun old school a group of people who cling to traditional or conservative ideas, methods, etc. 0

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Origin of old school

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800

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Parts of speech for Old school

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old school popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for old school

noun old school

alma mater — Your alma mater is the school or university which you went to.
conforming — to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules.
longtimer — One who has been a resident, member, etc. for a long time.
warhorse — a horse used in war; charger.

All 4 Synonyms of old school