Meaning of the word dropout in English

What does dropout mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dropout

US /ˈdrɑːp.aʊt/
UK /ˈdrɒp.aʊt/
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Noun

a person who has abandoned a course of study or who has rejected conventional society to pursue an alternative lifestyle

Example:
He became a college dropout and started his own business.
The film tells the story of a social dropout living off the grid.