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nontraditional route

[/nɑːn.trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ruːt/]
nounpl: nontraditional routes
rota não tradicional
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.
Synonyms
alternative routeunconventional pathnonstandard approachunorthodox method
Antonyms
traditional routeconventional pathstandard approachorthodox method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota não tradicional; caminho alternativo
Commonly used in educational and professional contexts
São Paulo
rota não convencional
Business and academic settings
Rio de Janeiro
caminho alternativo; rota diferente
More colloquial usage
Portugal
percurso não tradicional; caminho alternativo
Used in educational contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the road less traveled
break the mold
forge one's own path
think outside the box
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