Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

externato

Noun

/ɛksˈtɛrnɑːtoʊ/

Definition

A term referring to an educational institution that provides instruction primarily for students who are not boarders.

Examples

Many students prefer to attend an externato because they can return home after classes.
The externato offered a variety of extracurricular activities to engage students.

Meaning

Externato is commonly used in Portuguese-speaking countries to describe a type of school where students attend classes during the day but do not live on the premises.