community college

noun

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

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The funding would continue to go to K-12 schools and community colleges. Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026 Johnson, who also teaches health and kinesiology at Delta, was hired in 1997 and has spent 34 years coaching at the community college level, including time at Foothill College in Los Altos. Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026 Two community colleges were considering renaming centers named for Chavez — San Diego Community College’s Cesar Chavez Campus, a small tuition-free center in Barrio Logan, and Southwestern College’s student services center. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026 In 1992, Johnson received an honorary degree from the community college. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 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 26 Mar. 2026.

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community college

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

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