preuniversity

adjective

pre·​uni·​ver·​si·​ty ˌprē-ˌyü-nə-ˈvər-sə-tē How to pronounce preuniversity (audio)
-ˈvər-stē
variants or pre-university
: occurring before attendance at a university
preuniversity courses/education

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preuniversity was in 1884

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“Preuniversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preuniversity. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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