Phrontistery (noun)
fron-tist-ari
A school or education institution.
Thanks to Shan for sending this to me today, what a wonderful word! From the Greek phrontistēs, a thinking person.
Example sentences
“He could feel the awe of standing within the greatest phrontistery in the country.”
“The cleverest of them flocked to the phrontistery to continue their illustrious education.”
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