community college

noun

1. a nonresidential junior college established to serve a specific community and typically supported in part by local government funds.

community college

noun

1. another term for village college
2. a nonresidential college offering two-year courses of study
3. an adult education college with trade classes

Word History and Origins

Origin of community college¹

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50

Example Sentences

Whether you want to learn a new skill or just challenge yourself, community college classes are some of the best free resources for older Angelenos.

From Los Angeles Times

Proposition 2, a bond to provide $10 billion in funding for repairs and upgrades at thousands of public elementary, middle and high schools and community colleges across California, was leading in early returns Tuesday night.

From Los Angeles Times

Proposition 2 is a bond measure that would allow California to borrow $10 billion to help fund repairs and upgrades at thousands of public schools and community colleges.

From Los Angeles Times

These college majors will lead to jobs that pay off your educational costs most quickly -- and lower-cost California State University and community colleges offer many of them.

From Los Angeles Times

They partner with organizations that locals trust, such as food pantries and community colleges, which let the mobile units set up in their parking lots.

From Salon