Definition

Not officially recognized or approved by a relevant authority or organization.

Example

The nonaccredited institution cannot offer degrees that are recognized by the government.

Conversation

Did you hear about that nonaccredited school in town?

Yeah, I heard it's pretty sketchy to attend there.

I wonder why anyone would choose a nonaccredited program anyway.

Maybe they think it’s a quick way to get a degree, but it could hurt them in the long run.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonaccredited → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "accredit" (from Latin "accreditare", meaning to give credit or trust). The word "nonaccredited" means not recognized or not given official approval or credit.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') giving 'credit' ('accredit') — that's why nonaccredited means something that is not officially recognized.

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