adult education

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noun

a program of noncredit courses for adults regardless of previous education, offered typically by a university extension or institute.

Also called continued education, continuing education.

Origin:
1850–55

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adult education
noun
a course (via lectures or correspondence) for adults who are not otherwise engaged in formal study

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