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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Many successful professionals combine multiple approaches—starting with community college, transferring to four-year schools, adding certifications, or launching businesses alongside traditional employment. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 One of our missions is to eliminate the stigma of community college football and two-year schools. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025 Zarutska had fled war for safety and opportunity in the United States and had been building a new life in Charlotte — working at a pizzeria and studying English at community college. Michael Dorgan , Alexis McAdams, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025 That program is the Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) grants given annually since 1995 to community colleges, four-year colleges and universities with student bodies that are 25% Latino or more. Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025 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 18 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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