What does Bush school mean?

Traditional initiation (Cultural school) For example: "Going to bush school! (Going to traditional initiation!)"

Where does the slang word Bush school come from?

Bush school is a slang term from Liberia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Liberia and across Africa.

Bush school

🇱🇷 Liberia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Bush school definition 1

Traditional initiation (Cultural school)

"Going to bush school! (Going to traditional initiation!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇷 Liberia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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ሁለተኛ ደረጃ ትምህርት/ሁለተኛ ደረጃ ትምህርት (Huletegna dereja timhirt) - high school

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