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community center
noun
: a building or group of buildings for a community's educational and recreational activities
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Partnering with schools, libraries or community centers can help draw program participants and strengthen the project’s grant proposal.
—Cheri Beranek, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Indianapolis Star Grassy Creek updates Grassy Creek Regional Park on the eastside of Indianapolis will soon have an environmental community center and nature playground.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
Monitoring the effects Early Wednesday morning, officials shared upcoming plans with the media at a press conference outside of the community center.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2024
The agency regularly holds the events, known as Special Passport Acceptance Fairs, at community centers and civic offices throughout the United States, in order to provide extra assistance for applicants.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
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“Community center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20center. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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community center
noun
: a building or group of buildings for a community's educational and recreational activities
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