schola

noun

scho·​la

ˈskōlə

plural scholae

-ˌlē,

-ˌlī

also scholas

1

a

: an ancient Roman school

b

: a private room in an ancient Roman residence

c

: a lecture hall or meeting room (as of a guild or corporation)

2

[Late Latin, from Latin] : an ancient Roman association of persons (as military men) sharing a common interest or profession

Word History

Etymology

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