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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For example, students at community colleges and technical institutions reported the highest levels of AI readiness, while students at for-profit institutions and private colleges felt less confident. Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 After graduation, Natalia enrolled at Del Mar, the local community college in Corpus Christi. Megan Greenwell, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025 More than three-quarters of community college students who complete long-term certificate or Associate in Applied Science programs are employed in careers within a year of graduation. Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025 For community college students, the rate was even higher. Earvin Adjei, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for community college

Word History

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 16 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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