community college

noun

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

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Emanuel also touted Chicago as the first city that made community college free, and made kindergarten and pre-K universal. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 June 2026 That same year, McConnell sponsored a $2 million earmark project for a single community college in the state – Madisonville Community College. Heather McCambly, The Conversation, 8 June 2026 We were inspired by it, writing an NBC sitcom about a community college. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 June 2026 The lieutenant governor also serves on boards overseeing the state’s public colleges, universities, and community colleges as well as the State Lands Commission and California Commission for Economic Development. Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 6 June 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 10 Jun. 2026.

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community college

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

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