Phrase guide
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noun
An educational institution providing college education granting certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees, but not higher level degrees; junior college.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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noun
A secondary school, usually offering extended services of some sort.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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noun
a nonresidential junior college offering a curriculum fitted to the needs of the community
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: junior college
History
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.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
