extracurricular
[ ek-struh-kuh-rik-yuh-ler ]
/ ˌɛk strə kəˈrɪk yə lər /
adjective
outside the regular curriculum or program of courses: football, orchestra, and other extracurricular activities.
outside one's regular work, responsibilities, or routine.
Informal.
outside the conventional bounds of propriety or ethics: Does his wife know he has an extracurricular girlfriend?
Origin of extracurricular
First recorded in 1920–25;
extra- +
curricular
Words nearby extracurricular
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extraditable,
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extradition,
extrados
Example sentences from the Web for extra-curricular
The list of extra-curricular activities offered to children includes ballet, sport, music, drama, French and animal care.
Where Will Kate Middleton and Prince William Send Their Kid to School? |Tom Sykes |December 4, 2012 |DAILY BEASTThough afternoon farmwork occupied most of the pupils' spare time, some extra-curricular activities were also offered.
Frying Pan Farm |Elizabeth Brown Pryor
British Dictionary definitions for extra-curricular
extracurricular
/ (ˌɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjʊlə) /
adjective
taking place outside the normal school timetable
extracurricular activities
beyond the regular duties, schedule, etc