Etymology

extramural

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Today it means: Taking place outside the walls of an institution, especially a school or university or prison. Full definition →

Latin extramuralis
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  1. Latin · derived fromextramuralis
  2. English todayextramural

From Latin extramuralis, from extra (“outside”) + muralis (“of a wall”).

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