off-campus
Americanadjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of off-campus
An Americanism dating back to 1950–55
Example Sentences
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In many cases, the bad behavior just goes further off-campus, where it gets less oversight from school officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Abugharbieh had been living with Limon, who was last seen at their off-campus residence on April 16.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026
One student familiar with the party, who isn’t a member, said it was held off-campus in lower Manhattan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
The Tufts University statement said that it had no advance knowledge of the arrest, which took place off-campus.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2025
Vice Principal Marten nearly caught us trying to sneak off-campus, but Jesse’s car was faster than Martens golf cart.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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