# community college

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An educational institution providing college education granting certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees, but not higher level degrees; junior college.
2. A secondary school, usually offering extended services of some sort.

## 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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