polytechnic Definition

polytechnic
noun

(Brit)
1. education., formerly
A college of higher education providing courses in a large range of subjects, especially of a technical or vocational kind. In 1992 the polytechnics became universities. See also poly, technical college, university.

adj

1. Relating to technical training.

Etymology: Early 19c as adjective, from Greek polytechnos skilled in many arts, from techne art.