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MARIA MONTESORRI
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I. (noun)
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Meaning:
Italian educator who developed a method of teaching mentally handicapped children and advocated a child-centered approach (1870-1952)
Synonyms:
Maria Montesorri; Montessori
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Instance hypernyms:
educator; pedagog; pedagogue (someone who educates young people)