community college

Meaning

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

Synonyms

CC

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.

Sentences

Adjacent to the Natchez campus of Alcorn State University is Copiah-Lincoln Community College .