What does "montessori" mean?

Of or relating to the Montessori education method developed by Italian physician Maria Montessori.

What is a synonym for "montessori"?

Common synonyms include: maria montesorri.

Pronounced //ˌmɒntəˈsɔːɹi//.

//ˌmɒntəˈsɔːɹi// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

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Of or relating to the Montessori education method developed by Italian physician Maria Montessori.

"Maria Montessori invented the sorting box after observing that children enjoy fitting objects through receptacles of a similar shape."

From the surname of the founder Maria Montessori.

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