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Community college

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An educational institution providing college education granting certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees, but not higher level degrees; junior college. US
  2. 2
    a nonresidential junior college offering a curriculum fitted to the needs of the community wordnet
  3. 3
    A secondary school, usually offering extended services of some sort. British

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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