Pathshala
पाठशाला
PAHT-shah-lah
A traditional school or place of learning in India.
Meaning & usage
Pathshala refers to a traditional school or educational institution in India, often associated with the teaching of basic subjects and sometimes religious texts. Historically, pathshalas were community-based and played a crucial role in the education system before the advent of modern schools.
In a sentence
Many villages in India still have a pathshala where children gather to learn basic subjects.
As seen in crosswords
Pathshala is a 9-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional school or place of learning in India” (9)
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