South African English for a polytechnic — a tertiary institution focused on practical, vocational, and technical education rather than academic degrees. Technikons were a distinct and important part of the South African higher education landscape throughout the 20th century, offering diplomas and national certificates in applied fields. Most were incorporated into universities of technology after 2004 reforms, but the term is still widely understood and used.
He studied electrical engineering at the local technikon and landed a job before the ceremony was even over.
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(South Africa) A polytechnic.
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