"paidia" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /paɪˈdi.ə/ [General-American]
Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek παιδιά (paidiá, “childish play, amusement”), from παῖς (paîs, “child”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|παιδιά||childish play, amusement}} Ancient Greek παιδιά (paidiá, “childish play, amusement”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} paidia
  1. (sociology) Free play, such as make-believe, that lacks the structured rules of formal games. Categories (topical): Sociology Related terms: Paidia, paideia, -pedia, encyclopedia, pedo-
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