preprofessional

adjective

pre·pro·fes·sion·al ˌprē-prə-ˈfesh-nəl

-ˈfe-shə-nᵊl

: of or relating to the period preceding specific study for or practice of a profession

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web But Syracuse also retains a strong fraternity and preprofessional culture that at times appears to have fostered antipathy to students of color on its central New York campus. —

BostonGlobe.com, 28 Nov. 2019 The program features members of the Pre-College Program, a preprofessional classical music training program. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2019 The Magnificent Return Circus Spire, Kinetic Arts Center’s troupe of preprofessional performers, is back with its custom blend of circus, physical theater, aerial excellence, clowning and chaos. —

Chronicle Staff Report, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Mar. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of preprofessional was in 1909

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“Preprofessional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preprofessional. Accessed 31 Jan. 2023.

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