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community college

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun community college has 1 sense
  1. community college - a nonresidential junior college offering a curriculum fitted to the needs of the community
    --1 is a kind of
    junior college

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Community College

Description:

A community college refers to an educational institution that offers a variety of courses and degree programs to local residents of a particular area. These colleges are often publicly funded and provide accessible and affordable higher education opportunities to individuals who may not have the means or prerequisites to attend a traditional four-year university.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - Educational Institution: A community college is an education facility that offers two-year degree programs, vocational courses, and continuing education classes for students within a specific locality.

Example: I decided to enroll in a community college to pursue an associate degree in computer science.

Sense 2:

Adjective - Pertaining to a Community College: When referring to something related to a community college.

Example: Many students choose to transfer to four-year universities after completing their community college education.

Sense 3:

Adjective - Popular: Something that is widely accepted, supported, or embraced by the general public or within a specific community.

Example: The new community college program that provides free textbooks has received overwhelming support from students and parents.

Sense 4:

Noun - Local Community: A collective group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests.

Example: The community college held a town hall meeting to discuss improvements in local education.

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