community college

noun

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

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In February 2026, the Employment and Training Administration released an AI literacy framework to guide states, workforce boards, community colleges, and employers in training workers to use artificial intelligence. Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Ty Smith’s ability to make the improbable happen goes back to his days as a community college student. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026 One is to steer your kids into community college. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 May 2026 Texas creates space for adult high schools Traci Berry is the CEO and superintendent of New Heights, and helped write Senate Bill 2032, passed in spring 2023, which allows entities to enter into agreements among nonprofits, community colleges, and adult charter schools to form adult high schools. Kamal Morgan may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026 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 6 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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