community college

noun

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

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Román recommended that the Board of Trustees approve opening negotiations to build the housing with CTI, whose executives are Democratic political donors and made past donations to at least two community college district board members. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The state’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office says growth in schools, community colleges and Medi-Cal has been a major driver of spending. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Through the program, Flexer has heard of more people pursuing education at community college. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Campbell joined community college faculty, students and other supporters at a rally on the campus in September urging the college to pay staff fair and timely wages. — William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 28 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 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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