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Definition of nongraduate

nongraduate

/ˌnɑːnˈɡrædʒ.u.ət/
non · grad · u · ate
Plural:nongraduates
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• adjective

1

Not holding an academic degree, or relating to study, students, or courses that do not lead to a university or post-baccalaureate degree.

Example

"The university allows community members to enroll in select lectures on a nongraduate basis."

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• noun

1

A person who has not graduated from a school, college, or university, or who does not hold a university degree.

Example

"The vocational training program provides career pathways for both college degree holders and nongraduates."

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• Nearby Words

nonglossy
nongovernment
nongovernmental
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nongreasy
nonhandicapped
nonhazardous

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nongraduate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nongraduate
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