Academy

/əˈkædəmi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an institution of secondary or higher education.

She received a scholarship to a prestigious music academy.

a society or institution of distinguished scholars and artists.

The Academy of Sciences is responsible for advancing scientific knowledge.

a place of study or training in a special field.

He attended a military academy to receive formal training.

a model of excellence in a particular field.

The art academy is known for producing some of the best painters in the country.

Derived from the Latin 'academia', which comes from the Greek 'Akademeia', the name of a grove near Athens where Plato taught.

military academy

A school that prepares students for military service.

academy awards

An annual awards ceremony honoring artistic excellence in the film industry.

academy of sciences

An organization dedicated to the advancement of science.

student

A person who is studying at an educational institution.

scholar

A person who is highly educated or has an aptitude for study.

curriculum

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

A place where people are serious about learning.

She’s in an academy now, getting deep into her studies.

A competitive environment for education.

That place is like an academy; everyone’s fighting for the top spot!