SINCE 1828
noncollege
adjective
non·col·lege
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Definition of noncollege
: not of, relating to, or associated with a college
a noncollege group noncollege graduates [=people who are not college graduates]
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How could a noncollege track be made more attractive? — Oren Cass, WSJ, "Not Everyone Should Go to College," 17 May 2018 In 1991, 27% of good jobs open to noncollege workers were in manufacturing; by 2015, the proportion had fallen to 16%; that share may fall further as employers reduce labor costs through globalization and automation. — Lauren Weber, WSJ, "Where to Find a $35,000 Job—Without a Degree," 26 July 2017 In 1991, 27% of good jobs open to noncollege workers were in manufacturing — Lauren Weber, WSJ, "Where to Find a $35,000 Job—Without a Degree," 26 July 2017 Only 27% of noncollege whites favor a total repeal of ObamaCare. — William A. Galston, WSJ, "Trump’s Tanking Approval Numbers," 16 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'noncollege.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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