polytechnic

CEFRB2

/pˌɑlɪˈtɛknɪk/

noun · adjective

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  1. 01

    noun

    A college that teaches practical and technical subjects.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects.

Examples

  • I've got a degree from a polytechnic.

  • It's a polytechnic engineer.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An exhibition of objects illustrating many arts.

  2. A three-year post-secondary vocational training institute, equivalent of community college in the U.S. or TAFE in Australia.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. That teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

First attested in 1805. From French polytechnique, from the École polytechnique, engineering school founded 1794 in Paris; from Greek πολύτεχνος "skilled in many arts," from πολύς "many" (see poly-) + τέχνη "art" (see technic).