"acquisitionism" meaning in English

See acquisitionism in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From acquisition + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|acquisition|ism}} acquisition + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} acquisitionism (uncountable)
  1. (education) An approach to learning that focuses on the individual learner acquiring knowledge. Tags: uncountable Coordinate_terms: participationism
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