coeducation

[ koh-ej-oo-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. the joint education of the sexes at the same institution and in the same classes.

coeducation

/ ˌkəʊɛdjʊˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. instruction in schools, colleges, etc, attended by both sexes

Derived Forms

• ˌcoeduˈcational, adjective
• ˌcoeduˈcationally, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of coeducation¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; co- + education

Example Sentences

The announcement comes as Dartmouth is marking the 50th anniversary of coeducation on its New Hampshire campus.

From Washington Post

Two weeks ago, the new minister of higher education stated flatly, “We will not allow coeducation.”

From Seattle Times

The Taliban last week declared that women would be permitted to study in universities but no longer in the same classrooms as males because "coeducation is in opposition to sharia law."

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The women marched outside, some of them holding signs including banners reading in English: “We are satisfied with attitude and behavior of Mujahideens” and “We don’t want coeducation.”

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Some 750 women from nearby colleges descended on Yale, lived “in dorm rooms vacated by obliging Yale students,” attended classes, and participated in forums and panels on coeducation.

From Washington Post