cégep

See also: CEGEP

English

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Etymology

From the French cégep.

Noun

cégep (plural cégeps)

  1. (Quebec) A publicly funded school that combines grade 12 with either college or freshman year of university, depending on the programme. It can be a public-sector school or a private school with some public funding, though those with "CEGEP" in the name are usually public-sector. In Québec's system, it is a required step between secondary school (ending in grade 11) and university (starting in sophomore year).

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French

Etymology

Acronym of collège d’enseignement général et professionnel.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /se.ʒɛp/
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Noun

cégep m (plural cégeps)

  1. (education, Quebec) cégep (college in Québec)

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