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Meaning of school refusal | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The refusal of children or teens to go to school because of some sort of emotional distress. This can be caused by separation or social anxiety disorders, depression, or a phobia.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Suomi kouluhaluttomuus

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

school resource officer school run school shark school shooter school shooting School Sister of Notre Dame

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