polytechnic
noun/ˌpɒliˈtɛknɪk/
Frequency rank: #10,873 most common English word
Meaning
an institution of higher education offering instruction in many technical subjects and applied sciences.
Example sentence
She studied mechanical engineering at the local polytechnic before starting her career.
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