Ludus

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌdəs/

Ludus (noun)

  1. A place or programme where children learn through games and play.
  2. A training school in ancient Rome where gladiators learned fighting skills.
  3. In studies of games, the playful activity itself, not the rules or competition.

Examples

  • Ludus helps children learn through school games.
  • School games can be called ludus when learning feels playful.