noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process of enlarging the freedoms and opportunities of people and improving their well-being. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A branch of study dealing with the goal of understanding people and their growth and development throughout their lives. countable, uncountable

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developmentdevelopment disciplinedevelopment studiesdevelopmentaleducationalgrowth

Antonyms

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declinedegenerationnondevelopmentalstagnation