adjective
- not following or requiring established forms, rules, or conventions; informal
- relating to education that occurs outside traditional academic institutions
Usage: educational context
Examples
- The company encouraged nonformal communication between departments.
- She preferred nonformal meetings where everyone could speak freely.
- Nonformal education programs serve adults who missed traditional schooling.
- The workshop used nonformal teaching methods to engage participants.
- Their nonformal approach to training proved more effective than lectures.
- Community centers often provide nonformal learning opportunities.