academy

/ə'kædəmi/

Thân thiện

The young artist attends an academy to study classical painting.

Definition

Noun: 1. A learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge: An institution dedicated to promoting and developing a specific field of study, art, or science. 2. A school for special training: An educational institution that provides specialized instruction in a particular subject or skill, such as the arts, military science, or a profession. 3. An institution for the advancement of art or science or literature: A society or organization of distinguished scholars, artists, or scientists that aims to foster and set standards in its field. 4. A secondary school (usually private): A private high school, often one with a particular focus or high academic standards.

Examples

• As a learned establishment:
  • She conducted her research at a prestigious scientific academy.
  • The film academy hosts workshops for aspiring directors.
• As a school for special training:
  • He received his commission after graduating from the military academy.
  • She enrolled in a ballet academy at a young age.
• As an institution for advancement:
  • The Royal Academy of Arts organizes the famous Summer Exhibition.
  • He was elected as a fellow of the national academy of sciences.
• As a secondary school:
  • The students wear uniforms at the private academy.

Advanced Usage

• "The Academy" (capitalized): Often refers to a specific, well-known institution. For example, "the Academy" in the context of film typically means the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which awards the Oscars.
  • The film was nominated for an award by the Academy.

Variants and Related Words

• Academic (adjective): Relating to education, scholarship, or an academy.
  • She pursued an academic career in linguistics.
• Academic (noun): A teacher or scholar in a university or college.
• Academically (adverb): In a way that relates to educational or scholarly achievement.
  • He performed academically very well.

Synonyms

• Institute: An organization for the promotion of a cause, research, or education.
• School: An institution for educating children or providing specialized instruction.
• College: An institution of higher learning or a part of a university.
• Society: An association of people united by a common aim or interest, often scholarly.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Ivory tower: A state of privileged seclusion or separation from the practical concerns of everyday life, often associated with academia.
  • Critics accused the professors of living in an ivory tower.(Note: The term "Academy" historically originates from the Akadēmeia, a garden near Athens where Plato taught.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge
2. a school for special training
3. an institution for the advancement of art or science or literature
4. a secondary school (usually private)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• honorary society