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Meaning of pupil-teacher centre in English:

pupil-teacher centre

(US pupil-teacher center)

noun

historical

  • A central institution where the pupil teachers at schools in a particular area receive their general education.

    Pupil teacher centres were introduced in the mid 1870s and gradually phased out in the early 20th century.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Times.