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non-trad

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A non-traditional student; a university student above the age of the wider student body; an adult student.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • We offer Saturday classes for non-trads and anyone whose work schedule overlaps with our weekday classes.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Clipping of non-traditional, equivalent to non- + trad.