academy
/ə'kædəmi/
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.)
Noun
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a learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge
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a school for special training
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an institution for the advancement of art or science or literature
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a secondary school (usually private)
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