Nonacademic (adjective)

Not related to or typical of an academic institution or environment.

Origin:

Non- + academic.

Examples:

1. He was interested in nonacademic pursuits such as painting and music.
2. The conference provided an opportunity for nonacademic researchers to present their findings.
3. She was not interested in nonacademic careers and decided to pursue a PhD.
4. The nonacademic staff of the university were not included in the decision-making process.
5. He was a nonacademic speaker at the conference, but his talk was well-received.