community college

noun

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

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Katie Swavely, assistant director for academic advising and student success at UCLA, started at community college before transferring to UCLA to study anthropology. Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026 That began to change in recent years when the state slowly began to allow some community colleges to offer a limited number of bachelor’s programs. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026 School reports on antisemitism Reynolds’ bill would require K-12 schools, public universities and community colleges to issue an annual report about incidents of antisemitism on campus. Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026 The community college said in the announcement that the total tuition and fee rate at Waubonsee remain lower than the state average for community colleges, and below the typical per-credit-hour rates at four-year colleges and universities. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for community college

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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 24 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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