polytechnic

/ˈpɑləˌtɛknɪk/
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Other forms: polytechnics

Definitions of polytechnic
  1. noun
    a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences
    synonyms: engineering school, polytechnic institute
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    type of:
    tech, technical school
    a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences
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