Noncollege
adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 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 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
More examples"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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