community college

noun

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

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But the prospect of a single community college in Oakland signals a sea change at the district — led by a chancellor who, 18 months into her post, wants to shake things up. Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025 Some financial and education experts recommend starting at a low-cost community college and later transferring to a four-year institution. Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025 Joining things, connecting to a faith community, enrolling at anything of interest at a community center, community college, or senior center can be protective. Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Hacker Lab partnered with HP, Kaiser Permanente, SMUD, community colleges, local governments and more on projects that nurtured entrepreneurship in Sacramento. Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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