Meaning of the word "parent-teacher association" in English

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parent-teacher association

US /ˌper.əntˈtiː.tʃər əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌper.əntˈtiː.tʃər əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

an organization of parents and teachers at a school that works to help the school and students

Example:
The Parent-Teacher Association organized a fundraiser for new playground equipment.
She's very active in her children's school Parent-Teacher Association.
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