Academic
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/
Definitions
2 meaningsA person who works in a university or college, especially in a particular department or field of study
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/
a person who works in a university or college
The academic department is facing budget cuts.
💡 Simply: A university or college teacher or researcher
More Examples
She is a leading academic in her field.
How It's Used
"The academic community is concerned about the recent budget cuts."
"The researcher is an esteemed academic in her field."
Relating to education or scholarship, especially in a particular department or field of study
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/
related to education or scholarship
The academic environment is very competitive.
💡 Simply: Relating to education or scholarly activities
More Examples
She has an academic background in physics.
How It's Used
"The academic year is about to begin."
"The academic journal is a prestigious publication."
Idioms & expressions
academic freedom
The freedom of teachers and students to express their ideas and opinions without fear of censorship or retribution
"The university is known for its strong commitment to academic freedom."
academic rigor
A high level of academic standards or expectations
"The university is known for its academic rigor and high standards."
From Latin 'academicus', derived from Greek 'ἀκαδημαϊκός' (akadēmaikos), pertaining to the Academy
The term 'academic' has been used since the 16th century to describe institutions of higher learning and the people who work or study in them.
Memory tip
Think of a scholar working in an academy
Word Origin
"relating to the Academy, a school of philosophy founded by Plato"