community college en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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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.
Meanings
- (US) An educational institution providing college education granting certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees, but not higher level degrees; junior college.
- (UK) A secondary school, usually offering extended services of some sort.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| community colleges | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
cmn 社區學院 /社区学院 (educational institution) · fi työväenopisto (educational institution) · cmn 社區大學 /社区大学 (educational institution) · hu közösségi főiskola (educational institution) · pl community college (educational institution) · fi kansalaisopisto (educational institution) · id akademi komunitas (educational institution)