Definition of an OWL

OWL

noun

acronym for "Older Wiser Learner". A euphemism for an older person enrolled in college courses. (Often also called "returning student".)

Citation from "James Kates: A Lifelong Hobby Becomes A College Degree", Ambler Campus of Temple University - Admissions censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
- See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of).
Last edited on Mar 24 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 24 2010.

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