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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Jill Biden, a teacher, advocated for community colleges. Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025 Beyond public schools, property taxes support the full range of public services, such as police, fire, libraries, parks, roads, community colleges, health and sanitation departments, and many others. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 Dec. 2025 San Francisco State University has seen its numbers decline, and California’s community college system has also seen shrinking student populations. Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 12 Dec. 2025 In addition to at least $783 million Scott gave to historically Black colleges and universities in 2025, her website details many gifts to tribal colleges, community colleges and scholarship funds. Thalia Beaty, Fortune, 11 Dec. 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 19 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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