community college

noun

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

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Educators at the summit were from large research universities, community colleges and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025 More than 130,000 high school students in Ohio are enrolled in CTE programs across career centers and community colleges. Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025 In Years 2 and 3, apprentices attend community college classes and work more hours, with higher wages and more advanced training at Stadler. Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Legislative initiatives that enhance accessibility of cyber training and education through scholarship programs for two-year degrees at community colleges and technical schools can strengthen the talent pipeline. Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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