"extracurriculum" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: extracurricula [plural], extracurriculums [plural]
Etymology: extra- + curriculum, possibly as a back-formation from extracurricular. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|extra|curriculum}} extra- + curriculum Head templates: {{en-noun|extracurricula|s}} extracurriculum (plural extracurricula or extracurriculums)
  1. The activities and groups, clubs, and societies that are sponsored or regulated by an educational institution but which are not part of the academic curriculum.
    Sense id: en-extracurriculum-en-noun-TBE3cizT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with extra-

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