community college

noun

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

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Every graduate can go to their local community college tuition-free. Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 Several states — Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee among them — have reinvested significantly in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs over the past decade, creating modern shop facilities and partnering with local trade unions and community colleges to certify both instructors and students. Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026 After a stint in community college, Gervase latched on with Louisiana State for the 2022 season and got drafted that year in the 12th round by the New York Mets. Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026 Mosier, who has more than 30 years of experience in higher education at community colleges and universities, became president of KCKCC in 2018, according to the college’s website. Robert A. Cronkleton updated February 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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