extramural

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Taking place outside the walls of an institution, especially a school or university or prison.
  2. Describing teaching of students who are not resident at such an institution.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

extramural extra-mural

Etymology

From Latin extramuralis, from extra (“outside”) + muralis (“of a wall”).

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