noncollegiate

adjective

Definition of noncollegiatenext
as in nonacademic

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  1. nonacademic
  2. noneducational
  3. extracurricular
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  • These sessions can focus on nonacademic life skills, like public speaking and entrepreneurship, as well as art and physical education.
    — Gerald K. LeTendre, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
  • Earlier this month, the Center released its annual sector analysis finding that, for the first time in its surveys, new microschool founders valued nonacademic learning over academic gains.
    — Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of nonacademic
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  • But the premise is more or less an excuse to make monologue jokes, which Bargatze did about everything from Severance’s confusing story line to the decidedly noneducational programming offered on the Learning Channel.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
  • White House officials told reporters at the time that the administration also planned to work with sports governing bodies, including the International Olympic Committee, to ensure the guidance is followed in noneducational settings.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of noneducational
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  • In addition to peerless pitching, the night was carried by extracurricular activities, as Fox and MLB have embraced the exhibition’s entertainment potential.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
  • Children who are going to football matches and extracurricular activities, either in Spain or in Gibraltar.
    — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
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