cocurricular

American

[koh-kuh-rik-yuh-ler] / ˌkoʊ kəˈrɪk yə lər /

adjective

Education.

related but only complementary to the official curriculum, as a civic or service activity outside the classroom.

Etymology

Origin of cocurricular

First recorded in 1945–50; co- + curricular ( def. )

Example Sentences

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“Translate what they’re doing in their classrooms, in cocurricular activities, into a skills-based language” if they don’t have much work experience.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

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