B1adjective 5K

Coeducational

UK //kəʊˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənl// US //koʊˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənl// Pronunciation

Definition

Involving both male and female students in the same educational environment.

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In simple words: A school for both boys and girls.

Examples

• The university offers a coeducational environment for its students.
• Many parents prefer coeducational schools for a more balanced education.
• She attended a coeducational boarding school.
• Coeducational systems can promote better teamwork between genders.
• The debate about coeducational versus single-sex schools continues.

Usage notes

Use 'coeducational' in contexts discussing schooling and education. It's more formal, often seen in policy and educational documents.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'co-ed' as 'co-ed' - like a team that includes both sexes.

Collocations

• coeducational school
• coeducational system
• coeducational institution

Synonyms

• integrated
• mixed
• unisex

Antonyms

• single-sex
• gender-segregated

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'coed', which is a more informal term.
• Used incorrectly to describe non-school environments.