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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Overall, college enrollment is still climbing, but largely driven by gains at community colleges as more students choose shorter-term credentials at a lower cost. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 29 May 2025 Furthermore, many don't want to be saddled with exorbitant debts, and see trade schools and community college as better options. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025 Many community colleges have Disability Services offices that offer accommodations for disabled students. Nicole Kim, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 The state’s community colleges were to offer open-access undergraduate classes, associate degrees for transfer, and vocational training. Edsource, Oc Register, 21 May 2025 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 5 Jun. 2025.

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community college

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

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