Academic: meaning, definitions and examples

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academic

 

[ ˌækəˈdemɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in education

relating to education and scholarship

Synonyms

educational, intellectual, scholarly

Examples of usage

  • Many universities offer academic programs in various fields of study.
  • Her academic achievements earned her a scholarship to the prestigious institution.
  • The academic community is known for its research and publications.
Context #2 | Noun

in education

a person associated with education and scholarship

Synonyms

professor, researcher, scholar

Examples of usage

  • Academics often conduct research and publish their findings.
  • She is a renowned academic in the field of psychology.
  • The conference was attended by academics from around the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "academic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acadêmico

🇮🇳 शैक्षिक

🇩🇪 akademisch

🇮🇩 akademis

🇺🇦 академічний

🇵🇱 akademicki

🇯🇵 学術的 (がくじゅつてき)

🇫🇷 académique

🇪🇸 académico

🇹🇷 akademik

🇰🇷 학문적인 (hakmunjeogin)

🇸🇦 أكاديمي

🇨🇿 akademický

🇸🇰 akademický

🇨🇳 学术的 (xuéshù de)

🇸🇮 akademski

🇮🇸 fræðilegur

🇰🇿 академиялық

🇬🇪 აკადემიური

🇦🇿 akademik

🇲🇽 académico

Word origin

The word 'academic' comes from the Latin word 'academicus', which originally referred to the followers of Plato's philosophy at his school in Athens. Over time, the term evolved to encompass anything related to education and scholarship. Academic institutions have played a crucial role in the development of knowledge and learning throughout history.

See also: academy.