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technikon

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛknɪkɒn/
Definition of technikon

noun

  • (in South Africa) an institution offering technical and vocational education at tertiary level.

Origin:

Greek, noun use of the neuter of tekhnikos 'relating to skills'

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