community college

noun

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

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The trend reportedly started in earnest in 2021, when pandemic lockdowns pushed most community college classes online, while more people than ever took the opportunity to sign up for online courses. Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2025 Although their international enrollment declined during Covid-19, community colleges are resurgent, attracting some 59,315 international students in 2024, with China, Vietnam and Nepal leading the countries-of-origin list. Barnet Sherman, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025 Aligning With Workforce Needs The collaboration between STEM companies and community colleges also ensures that educational programs are tailored to employers’ needs. Caz Pereira, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Note: The database does not include county employees, teachers, community college employees, university employees and General Assembly employees, as these positions are not paid through the NC Integrated HR-Payroll system. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 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 30 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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