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academics

 

[ ˌækəˈdɛmɪks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in education

Academics refer to the activities, studies, and interests that are related to education and scholarship. It includes teaching, research, and other scholarly pursuits.

Synonyms

education, learning, scholarship

Examples of usage

  • Many universities prioritize academics by focusing on research and academic excellence.
  • Her academic achievements led to her being awarded a scholarship for higher studies.
Context #2 | Noun

in universities

Academics also refer to the faculty members and scholars in a university or academic institution.

Synonyms

faculty members, professors, scholars

Examples of usage

  • The academics at the university are renowned experts in their respective fields.
  • She consulted with academics from various disciplines to gather insights for her research.

Translations

Translations of the word "academics" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acadêmicos

🇮🇳 अकादमिक

🇩🇪 Akademiker

🇮🇩 akademis

🇺🇦 академіки

🇵🇱 akademicy

🇯🇵 学者たち (がくしゃたち)

🇫🇷 universitaires

🇪🇸 académicos

🇹🇷 akademisyenler

🇰🇷 학자들 (hakjadeul)

🇸🇦 أكاديميون (akadimiyun)

🇨🇿 akademici

🇸🇰 akademici

🇨🇳 学者 (xuézhě)

🇸🇮 akademiki

🇮🇸 fræðimenn

🇰🇿 академиктер

🇬🇪 აკადემიკოსები (ak'ademik'osebi)

🇦🇿 akademiklər

🇲🇽 académicos

Etymology

The term 'academics' originated from the Greek word 'akadēmeia', which referred to the grove of the legendary hero Akademos in ancient Athens. It was the site where Plato taught his philosophy. Over time, academics evolved to encompass all aspects of education and scholarly activities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,716, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.