Extramural
(adjective)
- Situated or occurring outside the walls of a building or city.
- Not belonging to or within an institution or organization, especially a school or university.
- Outside of normal or regular activities or concerns.
Origin:
Derived from the latin words 'extra' meaning outside and 'murus' meaning wall or rampart.
Examples:
- The extramural activities offered by the university were popular among students.
- The extramural classes were held in the evenings, outside of regular school hours.
- The extramural tournament was open to all players, not just those on the school team.
- The extramural research projects were funded by external organizations.
- The extramural trip to the museum was a great learning experience for the students.