noncollegiate

adjective

Definition of noncollegiatenext
as in nonacademic

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  1. nonacademic
  2. noneducational
  3. extracurricular
Adjective
  • The single largest contribution that Suffolk made to my life, though, was strictly nonacademic.
    — David Shribman, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026
  • These sessions can focus on nonacademic life skills, like public speaking and entrepreneurship, as well as art and physical education.
    — Gerald K. LeTendre, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
Definition of nonacademic
Adjective
  • Though digital learning tools are still widely used, bans on noneducational tech in school are now commonplace.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But the premise is more or less an excuse to make monologue jokes, which Bargatze did about everything from Severance’s confusing story line to the decidedly noneducational programming offered on the Learning Channel.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of noneducational
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  • Now, students can take courses focused on fields such as sports analytics, media, law and marketing while exploring a variety of extracurricular opportunities.
    — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Congratulations to the happy couple for both their extracurricular activity on the set and for extending hope for others.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of extracurricular
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