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elizabeth peabody

 

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Noun elizabeth peabody has 1 sense
  1. Peabody, Elizabeth Peabody, Elizabeth Palmer Peabody - educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)
    --1 is a kind of educator, pedagogue

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Elizabeth Peabody

Definition: Elizabeth Peabody (1804-1894) was an American educator, writer, and reformer who made significant contributions in the field of education and literary culture.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

a) American educator, writer, and reformer in the 19th century

b) a pioneering figure in the field of education and literary culture

c) known for her efforts in promoting children's literature and progressive education

Sense 2:

a) a female given name

b) sometimes used to reference individuals with the name Elizabeth Peabody

Usage:

Elizabeth Peabody dedicated her life to advocating for the importance of early childhood education.

Many prominent writers and intellectuals of the time frequented Elizabeth Peabody's literary salon.

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