Occurring or existing outside of formal structures, rules, or official channels.
From Latin 'extra' (outside) + 'formalis' (relating to form or ceremony, from 'forma'). The term developed in 20th-century sociology to describe activities existing parallel to official institutions.
Extraformal education—like learning from YouTube videos, mentors, or friends—now rivals traditional schooling and might actually be how most people learn new skills in the modern world!
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