Academia (en. Academy)
/akadeˈmia/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Academic or higher education institution.
I decided to enter the academy to obtain a graduate degree.
Decidí ingresar a la academia para obtener un título de posgrado.
The field of knowledge, research, and study.
The academy plays a crucial role in the development of new theories.
La academia juega un papel crucial en el desarrollo de nuevas teorías.
Group of people dedicated to study and teaching.
Members of the academy meet annually to discuss advancements in their fields.
Los miembros de la academia se reúnen anualmente para discutir avances en sus campos.
Etymology
From Latin 'academia', which in turn comes from the Greek 'akadēmía', the name of a garden in Athens where Plato taught.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Academy of sciences
Institution dedicated to the study and scientific research.
Academia de ciencias
Academic life
The lifestyle and activities related to teaching and learning in educational institutions.
Vida académica
Academic title
Certification that accredits the completion of studies at a higher education institution.
Título académico
Related Words
academic
Related to the academy or studies.
académico
research
Search and analysis of information to increase knowledge about a topic.
investigación
education
Process of teaching and learning.
educación
Slang Meanings
To be in the academy
That group of students is really in the academy, always studying.
Ese grupo de estudiantes realmente está en la academia, siempre estudiando.
High-level academic
He is a high-level academic, always has important publications.
Es un académico de alto nivel, siempre tiene publicaciones importantes.