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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Supporters of a state program providing free test preparation to students at public universities and some community colleges said the effort has saved students over $8 million in just two months, but needs $10 million in state funding to remain in operation. Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025 Typically, more than half of California high school graduates start at a community college. Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025 Gary began developing vegan curriculum at a community college, then launched grassroots cooking programs in libraries and schools. Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025 For decades, homeschoolers have known about the benefits of dual enrollment classes, in which high schoolers take college-level courses through a community college or university. Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for community college

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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 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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