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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In addition to a deep bench of community college partners, Tech Hubs include several HBCU partners. Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Michigan Reconnect, the program that allows Michiganders to attend community college for free, is approaching its deadline for application. Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024 Latino students entering California community colleges are more likely to be placed in remedial courses. Mike Madrid, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024 What's New First lady Jill Biden has officially stepped away from her teaching position at a Virginia community college, marking the end of her tenure of over a decade at the school. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 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 15 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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