English Reference

Word

postsecondary

Phoneticspost·sec·ondary

Definition

adj. describing education or training that happens after you finish high school. This includes things like college, university, or technical school.

adj. relating to or occurring after the completion of secondary education. Typically describes higher education or vocational training.

Examples

“She is looking for a postsecondary program in nursing.”

“The government is increasing funding for postsecondary education to help students pay for their university tuition.”

“The transition from secondary to postsecondary education often requires students to develop more independent study habits and manage their own academic schedules without the constant oversight of a high school teacher.”

Examples

simple

“She is looking for a postsecondary program in nursing.”

contextual

“The government is increasing funding for postsecondary education to help students pay for their university tuition.”

complex

“The transition from secondary to postsecondary education often requires students to develop more independent study habits and manage their own academic schedules without the constant oversight of a high school teacher.”

Real-World Examples

“Postsecondary institutions face a similar challenge with work-integrated learning.”
Phys.org · 1 Sept 2026
“Only 1 percent of the 17.1 million students of all ages in 1900 were enrolled in postsecondary education.”
Smithsonian Magazine · 23 Jun 2026

Domain

Education

This entry

Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
Updated

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