community college

noun

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

Examples of community college in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web New York State in September expanded the capacity of child care centers at community colleges by 200 spots. Jon Marcus, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024 The government and philanthropists should redirect significant higher education funding to community colleges that meet or exceed performance metrics. Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for community college 

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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 5 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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