1. A path, method, or course of action that differs from conventional or established practices
She took a nontraditional route to become a doctor by starting as a nurse practitioner.
Ela seguiu uma rota não tradicional para se tornar médica, começando como enfermeira.
2. An alternative course of study or career pathway that is not the standard or expected way
Many students are choosing nontraditional routes into higher education through online programs.
Muitos estudantes estão escolhendo rotas não tradicionais para o ensino superior através de programas online.