(|) ̷ ̷+ adjective
: not academic: as
a. : other than academic : technical , professional , practical
children in need of nonacademic training
b.
(1) : not conforming to the rules of a literary or artistic school (as one characterized by conservatism or strict adherence to tradition)
(2) of art : nonrepresentational
c. : not connected with or foreign to academic life, atmosphere, or activity
prefers to move in nonacademic circles
the nonacademic world of competitive industry