community college

noun

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

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After his father’s death, Halty enrolled at a San Diego community college and worked part-time jobs while living in his car. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 She got connected to a nursing program at her community college, and to help with SNAP, WIC, and childcare. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 After graduating high school, Lorena immigrated to the United States on a student visa and enrolled in a community college in Virginia. — Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 That measure aimed to eliminate Prop 13 tax breaks for commercial and industrial properties, with the resulting funding directed at public schools and community colleges. — Ben Paviour july 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 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 8 Jul. 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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