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extramural Definition

extra·mu·ral (-myo̵or′əl)

adjective

outside the walls or limits of a city, school, etc. extramural activities

Etymology: see extra- & mural

extramural Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • activity: With more than 160 postgraduates, there is ample opportunity for many extramural activities.
  • study: After starting your course, but before moving on to the clinical course, you must complete your Pre-clinical Extramural Studies.
  • student: Internet functionality - extramural students could carry out the exercise via the Internet.
  • year: We offer a 3-year BSc Pharmacology program, with the option of extending this to a 4-year BSc Pharmacology with Extramural Year.
  • settlement: In the late 9th century the area within the Roman walls was extensively resettled and the extramural settlement apparently abandoned.
  • placement: Tho the Department does not undertake to find extramural year placements for students, staff may be able to help informally in some cases.