community college
Americannoun
noun
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another term for village college
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a nonresidential college offering two-year courses of study
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an adult education college with trade classes
Etymology
Origin of community college
An Americanism dating back to 1945–50
Example Sentences
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He did a year of community college, worked as a water-meter reader and met his wife working at Applebee’s before moving to Chicago to do stand-up, then to New York in 2004.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Gannaway’s adviser, Unity Seay, helped her find jobs, tap a state program that pays community college tuition and weather rough patches—such as when juggling a full-time job with school almost pushed her to drop out.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
The lieutenant governor also serves on boards that oversee the University of California, California State University and community college systems, and can be called upon to break a tie in the state Senate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
She persevered and graduated from a high school special education program, then attempted community college.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
I don’t have anything against community college; I just can’t imagine spending another year living at home with Mom.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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