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polytechnic noun
/ˌpɒl.ɪˈtek.nɪk/
/ˌpɑː.lɪ-/ n [C] (informal poly) Definition
(especially in Britain before 1992) a college where students study for degrees, especially in technical subjects, or train for particular types of work
a polytechnic student/course
I considered applying to university, but I eventually decided to go to the local poly.
Compare: university
(Definition of polytechnic noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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