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community center
noun
: a building or group of buildings for a community's educational and recreational activities
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Registration is required in person at the community center’s front desk.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
Their community center is funded by a local government assistance project; the images show them in everyday activities at home and in their community.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Parents left the community center with boxes of gifts and new bikes to spread some holiday cheer.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
The alleged murders took place at The Hart Space community center on July 29 during the first week of the girls’ summer vacation from school, per The Guardian.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
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“Community center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20center. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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community center
noun
: a building or group of buildings for a community's educational and recreational activities
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