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non-formal

non-formal

4.4
Planned learning or training that happens outside school
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈfɔːrməl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no formal
  • Many adults benefit from non-formal education programs that offer skills training and community engagement.

Examples

  • Workshops and seminars are part of the non-formal education system that helps individuals acquire practical skills.

  • The NGO focuses on providing non-formal learning opportunities for children who are unable to attend traditional schools.

  • Starting my fear Natasha, I would recommend that political engagement in schools and also in non formal education settings are looked at.

Antonyms

formal
  • Specialized
40 5.3

Based on precise rules and symbols used in math and computer science

How Formal

non-formal
  • Specialized
4.4
informal
98 3.1

Surface Forms

non-formal positive

Morphology

non-formal = formal (transparent) = non + formal

In the education domain 'non-formal' denotes education that is 'not part of the formal (school) system', which is a direct negation of the base term.

Etymology

Non-formal combines non- 'not' and formal 'structured or official', and it is used for planned learning that happens outside regular schools, like workshops, community classes, or adult training.