samba school; samba team
Wasei-eigo term for a samba school or group that performs in samba parades and events. Not used for an academic institution.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from samba team
Many samba schools participate in the Rio Carnival.
She dances in a local samba team.
Variant spelling with a middle dot; less common but sometimes seen.
Wasei-eigo formed from English 'samba' and 'team'. The meaning corresponds to 'samba school' in English, but the Japanese term does not imply an educational institution.