community college

noun

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

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She’s called for eliminating state income taxes for families making under $100,000 and passing free in-state college tuition for students who transfer from community colleges. Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026 In Margo's Got Money Troubles, Elle Fanning plays a promising first-year student at a California community college whose professor praises her work, has an affair with her, gets her pregnant, then ghosts her. Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026 Redshirt senior Morris played at the FCS level with Southern University, while senior Wright was at the community college level with De Anza College. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026 As the journalist David Bixenspan, who has reported on the ring-boy allegations, has detailed, Cole enrolled at a community college. Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for community college

Word History

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 3 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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