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extramural

extramural

1 7.2
Held outside a school or university but organized by it
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛkstrəˈmjʊrəl/
translation icon : extramuros
  • His pulling of rank failed, however, and he eventually graduated from an extramural law course.
  • extramural program
  • extramural research
  • extramural grant

Now, what does the extramural mean outside of the walls, outside of the university?

Examples

  • Jamie invited Aaron to his house for pizza and video games, and the boys planned to join an extramural soccer team together.

    Academic text (2014)

  • The awareness urged the students to make good use of external resources, get involved in extramural activities for challenges and stimuli to enhance their competitiveness and competence, and to avoid the negative impact of a loose, undisciplined university life.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Was their vote animated by political or extramural considerations rather than the good of the students?

    Academic text (1990)

  • In the southwestern United States sample, physical education was only required of students who were not involved in an extramural school sport.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Most were attending extramural courses as part of a managerial development program.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Historically black colleges and universities have also maintained similar commitments to extramural competitions.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The success of the project enabled the researchers to obtain extramural funding to test and refine the work and implement a decision support system with the Arizona Department of Health Services.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Many students participate in extramural sports to compete against teams from other schools.

  • She enrolled in an extramural course to further her education while working full-time.

  • The university organizes extramural events that allow students to engage with the local community.

Antonyms

intramural
7 6.5

Happening inside a school or college for students

Surface Forms

extramural positive

Morphology

extramural = mural (semi-transparent) = extra + mural

Formed from 'extra-' (outside) + 'mural' (wall-related); the literal 'outside the walls' sense is clear to those who know both parts, but 'extra' is often interpreted as 'additional' and the term is somewhat specialist.

Etymology

Extramural is made of extra- meaning 'outside' and mural meaning 'wall', like the familiar word mural for a wall painting. So extramural means 'outside the walls', which is why it describes activities that take place outside a school or institution.