ENGLISH
REFERENCE

extracurricular

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɛkstɹəkɝˈɪkjəɫɝ// UK //ˌɛkstɹəkəɹˈɪkjʊlɐ// ex·tracur·ric·u·lar Informal

adj. describing activities that are not part of the official school or college classes. You join these to have fun or learn new skills outside of your regular lessons.

adj. relating to activities that are not part of the official academic curriculum. Often used to describe clubs, sports, or volunteer work that students participate in during their free time.


SIMPLE

She joined several extracurricular clubs at her new school.

CONTEXTUAL

The university encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities to develop leadership and social skills.

COMPLEX

While the academic requirements are rigorous, the school also places a high value on extracurricular involvement, believing that a well-rounded education requires both intellectual and personal growth.

Synonyms
Origin

From extra- + curricular.

© 2026 English Reference