"overeducation" meaning in All languages combined

See overeducation on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From over- + education. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|education}} over- + education Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} overeducation (uncountable)
  1. (of a person) The state of being overeducated; the state when one feels overburdened by their education or has more education than their situation demands. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: over-education

Alternative forms

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