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nontraditional student

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

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noun

Meaning 1

In a college or university: a student who does not enroll immediately after graduating high school, works full-time or part-time during their enrollment, or is financially independent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: education

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: traditional student

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