extramural

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Definition of extramural

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adj

(not-comparable)Taking place outside the walls of an institution, especially a school or university or prison.

“[...] a notable acquisition at Chiswick is a machine, believed to be unique of its type, which has been designed and constructed under an extramural research contract at the University of Nottingham for studying fatigue in railway axles.”

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adj

(not-comparable)Taking place outside the walls of an institution, especially a school or university or prison.

“[...] a notable acquisition at Chiswick is a machine, believed to be unique of its type, which has been designed and constructed under an extramural research contract at the University of Nottingham for studying fatigue in railway axles.”
(not-comparable)Describing teaching of students who are not resident at such an institution.

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

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