polytechnic

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Synonyms: polytechnics, polyethnic, polytenic

Antonyms: polytechnics, polyethnic, polytenic

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Adjective

1. That teaches [[applied]] [[art]]s, [[science]]s, [[technology]], [[engineering]] and other [[academic]] subjects.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|UK|dated}} An [[educational]] [[institute]] that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects.
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} An [[exhibition]] of objects illustrating many arts.
3. {{lb|en|Singapore}} A three-year post-secondary vocational training institute, equivalent of [[community college]] in the U.S. or [[TAFE]] in Australia.

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