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Classical school

British  

noun

  1. economic theory based on the works of Adam Smith and David Ricardo, which explains the creation of wealth and advocates free trade

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Carrasquilla stepped down as principal of Tallahassee Classical school in the Florida city last month after one parent claimed the towering sculpture was pornographic.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2023

We have passed now from the Romantic school of poetry, in which Shakspeare is the most exalted name, to the Classical school.

From Outline of Universal History by Fisher, George Park

It is said that Kean swept away the Kembles and their Classical school of acting.

From The Drama by Irving, Henry Brodribb

No doubt, without him, the Classical school would have triumphed—ultimately, like all good things—but it would be hard to exaggerate the service which was rendered it by Boileau.

From Landmarks in French Literature by Strachey, Giles Lytton

Perhaps in dread of the ridiculous the Classical school represses itself too far, creating characters of marble instead of flesh.

From Authors of Greece by Lumb, T. W.