sub·col·lege
| \ ˈsəb-ˌkä-lij
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Definition of subcollege
: occurring below the college level
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: of, relating to, or being post-secondary education to prepare students for college
At St. Louis Community College, as at most community colleges, anyone can enroll. But those who test as unprepared for prime-time college work must take subcollege courses first—from a menu in reading, writing and mathematics. — Susan C. Thomson
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“Subcollege.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subcollege. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of subcollege was in 1877
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