chautauqua movement

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Definition of chautauqua movement in English English dictionary

Popular U.S. educational and cultural movement founded in 1874. It began as a training assembly for Sunday-school teachers at Chautauqua Lake, N.Y., but gradually spread to various circuit "chautauquas" and broadened in scope to include general education and popular entertainments, many of which incorporated religious themes. Outstanding speakers were brought in for summer lectures and classes. The movement declined after reaching a peak in 1924 (though the Chautauqua Institution still holds meetings), but its legacy contributed to the growth of community colleges and continuing education programs. See also lyceum movement

Hyphenation

Chau·tau·qua move·ment

Turkish pronunciation

şıtôkwı muvmınt

Pronunciation

/sʜəˈtôkwə ˈmo͞ovmənt/ /ʃəˈtɔːkwə ˈmuːvmənt/