community college

noun

: a 2-year government-supported college that offers an associate degree

Examples of community college in a Sentence

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Upon his homecoming, Northrop enrolled in a local community college acting class, which helped launch his professional acting career. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024 But, too often, community colleges are left to navigate emerging labor market needs without adequate support. Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 The California Community College Athletic Association governing the state’s community college teams lets athletes compete under their gender identity without testosterone limits. Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2024 This community college facility provides specific onboarding and training to soon-to-start BlueOval SK employees. Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for community college 

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of community college was in 1922

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“Community college.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20college. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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community college

noun
: a public junior college that fits its instruction to the community's needs

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