community college

noun

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

Examples of community college in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The measure would provide $8.5 billion for K-12 schools and $1.5 billion for community colleges. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024 And part of that is removing the stigma of a community college and career education. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024 In some states with large numbers of community college dual enrollees, such as Iowa, Texas, and Washington, nearly half of dual enrollees returned to their dual enrollment community college after high school. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 That could mean investing in trade schools, vocational programs, community colleges and other career pathways, Akers says. Nerdwallet, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for community college 

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Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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