NYT Dictionary

PEDAGOGY

/ˈpɛdəˌɡɑd͡ʒi/
NounPED-a-go-gyped-a-go-gy · 4 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024

Meaning

The profession of teaching.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From Middle French pédagogie, from Ancient Greek παιδαγωγία (paidagōgía). By surface analysis, ped- (“child”) + -agogy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pedagogicsteachinginstructioneducationdidacticsdirectionedificationenlightenmentguidanceillumination

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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