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cégep

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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A publicly funded school that combines grade 12 with either college or freshman year of university, depending on the programme. It can be a public-sector school or a private school with some public funding, though those with "CEGEP" in the name are usually public-sector. In Québec's system, it is a required step between secondary school (ending in grade 11) and university (starting in sophomore year).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Quebec

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From the French cégep.

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  • French: cégep — college in Québec