Meaning & use

extramural

adjective·Advanced

Existing or happening outside the walls or formal boundaries of a university, school, or institution.

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The university offers extramural courses for adults who are not enrolled full-time.

He played on an extramural sports team organized between several local colleges.

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'Extramural' contrasts directly with 'intramural', which describes activities held within a single institution.

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