teach-in

noun

ˈtēch-ˌin How to pronounce teach-in (audio)
: an extended meeting usually held on a college campus for lectures, debates, and discussions to raise awareness of or express a position on a social or political issue

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In mid-January 2023, Indian Alliance Paris co-sponsored a teach-in in Manhattan, opposing the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 This summer, advocates and former federal workers are working to redefine the message of the country's anniversary by hosting protests, teach-ins, and other events that honor the nation's diversity and complex history. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 June 2026 Salter helped organize a districtwide Black History teach-in and frequently incorporates Black history education into her programming. — Uc Berkeley, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 Nelson decided to harness the power of student protests at the time and came up with the idea for a nation-wide teach-in on April 22. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teach-in

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First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teach-in was in 1965

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“Teach-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teach-in. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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