Pronunciation

/ˌækəˈdemɪk/

Definitions

• Adjective: Relating to education and scholarship, especially at a high or advanced level. For example: “She pursued an academic career in physics.”
• Noun: A person who works in or is connected with academia, especially as a teacher or researcher. For example: “The conference was attended by academics from various fields.”

Phrases

• “Academic year” refers to the period of time schools and universities are in session, usually September to May.
• “Academic discipline” denotes a specific branch of knowledge or study, such as mathematics or history.
• “Academic achievement” signifies success or performance in educational pursuits.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The academic pressure during final exams can be overwhelming for students.”
• Noun: “The academic contributed significantly to the field of linguistics with her research.”

Synonyms

• Scholarly (adj)
• Intellectual (adj/noun)
• Educational (adj)
• Academician (noun)
• Educator (noun)