Meaning

2 senses

  1. (US)An educational institution providing college education granting certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees, but not higher level degrees; junior college.

  2. (UK)A secondary school, usually offering extended services of some sort.

More definitions
  • a nonresidential junior college offering a curriculum fitted to the needs of the community

Examples

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  1. Tom went to a community college.

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  2. Tom has a degree from a local community college.

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  3. Tom went to community college.

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  4. He went to a community college.

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  5. Tom is hoping to transfer from his community college to a four-year college.

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Translations

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Origin

The name derives from the fact that community colleges primarily attract and accept studen

The name derives from the fact that community colleges primarily attract and accept students from the local community, and are often supported by the local community through property taxes.

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Forms

plural: community colleges

See also

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