Extraformal

/ˌɛkstrəˈfɔrməl/ adjective

Definition

Occurring or existing outside of formal structures, rules, or official channels.

Etymology

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.

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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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