noncollege

non·col·lege | \ ˌnän-ˈkä-lij

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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]

Examples of noncollege in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And as the New York Times’s Nate Cohn argued persuasively that year, noncollege whites are a significantly larger share of the electorate than exit polls have indicated—even if their numbers are slowly declining. — Michael Barone, WSJ, "Why the Democratic Majority Hasn’t Emerged," 2 Feb. 2020 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 2017

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“Noncollege.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncollege. Accessed 29 Oct. 2020.

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