community college

noun

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

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As the journalist David Bixenspan, who has reported on the ring-boy allegations, has detailed, Cole enrolled at a community college. Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 The regional agency manages payroll services for more than 150,000 employees across 100 school districts, community colleges and charter schools in Los Angeles County, according to its website. Jason Henry, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026 The affordability of community college programs makes this gap even more consequential. Henry D Shannon, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026 That’s been a priority of some local community colleges. Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 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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