Noncollege

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An institution that is not a college.

    "The practice of licensing noncolleges to offer full-scale degree programs appears inherently to be a policy that puts colleges and industry in direct competition."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not of or pertaining to a college. not-comparable

    "There was no difference between college and noncollege women in the 18- to 20-year age group but a big upsurge in binge drinking by older college women."

Example

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"There was no difference between college and noncollege women in the 18- to 20-year age group but a big upsurge in binge drinking by older college women."

Etymology

From non- + college.

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