English Explanatory Dictionary

community college

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An educational institution providing college education granting certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees, but not higher level degrees; junior college.
  2. A secondary school, usually offering extended services of some sort.

Pronunciation

En-us-community college.oga

Word forms

community college community colleges

Etymology

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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