Académico (en. Academic)
/akaˈðemiko/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A person dedicated to teaching or research at an academic institution.
The academic presented his research at the conference.
El académico presentó su investigación en la conferencia.
Related to studies, especially at the university level.
The academic approach of the university is very rigorous.
El enfoque académico de la universidad es muy riguroso.
Etymology
From Greek 'akadēmeia', the garden of Akademos, where Plato taught.
Common Phrases and Expressions
at the academic level
in the context of higher education.
a nivel académico
rigorous academic
that demands high standards in learning.
riguroso académico
academic debates
critical discussions on research topics.
debates académicos
Related Words
academy
Institution dedicated to teaching and study.
academia
student
A person dedicated to study, especially at an educational institution.
estudiante
science
Set of structured knowledge about reality.
ciencia
Slang Meanings
Lifestyle of a person dedicated to studying or teaching.
Being in academic mode means spending more time in the library.
Estar en modo académico significa pasar más tiempo en la biblioteca.
Term used to refer to someone who is always studying.
He is a full-time academic; he never goes to parties.
Es un académico de tiempo completo, nunca sale a fiestas.