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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McInerney will attend a community college in Laconia for fire sciences in the fall, the organizer said. Sam Gillette, People.com, 3 July 2025 Similar to programs in other states, public universities and community colleges in Illinois will offer automatic admission directly to resident students based on their grade point average. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 The data investigates the state impacts of a national problem, in which credits earned through dual enrollment, community colleges, or universities may not be recognized by another institution, increasing the time and cost to a degree. Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Anyone who applies to a California community college is admitted. Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for community college

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 17 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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