Montessori

/ˈmʌntəˌsɔri/
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Other forms: Montessoris

Definitions of Montessori
  1. noun
    Italian educator who developed a method of teaching mentally handicapped children and advocated a child-centered approach (1870-1952)
    synonyms: Maria Montesorri
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    educator, pedagog, pedagogue
    someone who educates young people
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