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

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“Schola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schola. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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